Christmas come early UK /ˌkɹɪsməs kʌm ˈɜːli/US /ˌkɹɪsməs kʌm ˈɜɹli/ noun1 •Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.It is true, Ma? Is it true? A Thanksgiving basket? […] It's like Christmas come early! [She joins her sisters at the table. All three sisters sit, stare hungrily at the basket] — 1982 formsChristmases come early