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Ter Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Article: Why "a" not "the"?

Christmas is A day for celebration.

Why not "the" day? it is about THE Christmas?

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Hi, The article 'a' indicates that the writer thinks there are also other days for celebration. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, The article 'a' indicates that the writer thinks there are also other days for celebration.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The article 'a' indicates that the writer thinks there are also other days for celebration.

Clive
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TerChristmas is A day for celebration. Why not "the" day? it is about THE Christmas? No, it is about Christmas.
December 25 is The Christmas Day. [N]

December 25 is Christmas Day. [Y]
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