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TURKEYS VOTING FOR AN EARLY CHRISTMAS

Meaning: it is when a person chooses to accept a situation which will have very bad result for them.

Origin: Turkeys voting for Christmas is an English idiom used as a metaphor  in reference to a suicidal political act, especially a vote. In the United Kingdom, turkeys are customarily eaten on Christmas Day dating back to 1573 when they became part of the English Christmas dinner.

Example: ‘’A woman voting for divorce is like a turkey voting for Christmas.’’

  

HO HO HO

Meaning: The words are spoken by a fat man, bearded man in a red suit slipping through chimneys to leave presents for children. These words are similar to laughter of Santa.

Example:

‘’HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!!! ‘’

 TRIM THE TREE.

Meaning: This an old tradition to decorate a pine tree with ornaments and lights or other things for the Christmas day.

Origin: The Christmas tree was first introduced by Germany long back in 16th century. It was the moment when Christians brought adorned Christian tree to their homes, for Christmas day.

Example:

‘’This year we have to trim the tree early, our grandparents come here tomorrow for Christmas!! ‘’