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Vincent Teo  #563750  Mon, 08 Sep 08 01:31 PM
Can I say,

John invited his friends to his house to celebrate Christmas.

John invited his friends on / during / at / in Christmas. 
  
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Clive  #563774  Mon, 08 Sep 08 02:49 PM
Hi Vincent,
Can I say,

John invited his friends to his house to celebrate Christmas.

John invited his friends on / during / at / in Christmas. 

None of the above sound idiomatic. We don't usually say 'celebrate Christmas'.
Here are some things we typically say.

John invited his friends (to his house) for a Christmas party.

John invited his friends to Christmas dinner.

Best wishes, Clive
  
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