1. CHRISTMAS

2. Christmas Annual holiday celebrated on december 25th Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ Celebrated throughout the Christian population Also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival

3. Also called Christ`s Mass Nativity Yule Tide Noel Winter Pascha

4. Christmas traditions The Christmas Tree Poinsettias Advent Wreaths & Advent Calendars Mistletoe Christmas Cards Santa Claus

5. Modern customs Gift-giving, Church celebrations, Display of various decorations – including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes and holly

6. Santa Claus Also referred to as Father Christmas, Popular mythological figure often associated with bringing gifts at Christmas for children His modern appearance is believed to have originated in 19th century media

7. Nativity scenes It is a depiction of the birth of Jesus as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke Figures representing the infant Jesus, his mother Mary, and Mary`s husband Joseph The figures are usually displayed in a stable, cave or other structure Other characters from the Biblical story can also be included, such as shepherds, the Magi and angels

8. Wish Merry Christmas in Spanish: Feliz Navidad German: Froehliche Weihnachten French: Joyeux Noel Vietnamese: Chuc Mung Giang Sinh Philipines: Maligayan Pasko Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie

14. Made by: Sara Dolinar, 2.B