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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

the proposition 'AT'

Hello is it correct to use 'at' with: 'at Christmas' and 'at Easter.' Is at usable for all legal holidays, and why can't I use 'on'?
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We use 'on' when we are talking about one specific day. For example 'on Good Friday' (part of Easter) or 'on Christmas Eve' (part of Christmas). However 'Christmas' and 'Easter' refer to periods of several days, so we use 'at'.

— Nona the brit

  • We use 'on' when we are talking about one specific day.
  • For example 'on Good Friday' (part of Easter) or 'on Christmas Eve' (part of Christmas).
  • However 'Christmas' and 'Easter' refer to periods of several days, so we use 'at'.
  • 'On' is too specific.
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We use 'on' when we are talking about one specific day. For example 'on Good Friday' (part of Easter) or 'on Christmas Eve' (part of Christmas).

However 'Christmas' and 'Easter' refer to periods of several days, so we use 'at'. 'On' is too specific.
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All clear now for me. Thanks Nona!
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