The word "Christmas" originated as a compound meaning “Christ's Mass"

Christmas is holiday of the birth of Jesus Christ Christmas is holiday of the birth of Jesus Christ. It celebrated generally on December 25 by billions of people around the world.

In Catholic countries, people hold religious processions or parades in the days preceding Christmas. In other countries, processions or parades featuring Santa Claus and other seasonal figures are often held.

The traditional colors of Christmas are green and red The traditional colors of Christmas are green and red. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus, green symbolizes eternal life, and in particular the evergreen tree, which does not lose its leaves in the winter.

The house may be decorated with a Christmas tree, along with garlands, bells, candles, candy canes, stockings, wreaths, and angels. The outside of houses may be decorated with lights, snowmen, and other Christmas figures.

Мistletoe is hung over doors, so the young people have a chance to kiss the girls under it, plucking each time a red berry from the mistletoe. It is said that the girl who was not kissed under it at Christmas would not get married that year.

Santa and Stockings Santa Claus got his name from a man known as St. Nicolas, who lived in the fourth century. He gave his wealth to the poor and often to children. On the eve of Christmas children hang their stockings, so that Santa Claus could put presents into them

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Christmas cards are messages of greeting for friends and family members during the weeks preceding Christmas Day. The traditional greeting reads "wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year", much like that of the first commercial Christmas card, produced by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843.

The Christmas cards might relate the Christmas narrative with depictions of the Nativity of Jesus, or Christian symbols such as the Star of Bethlehem, or a white dove. Other Christmas cards are can depict Christmas traditions, mythical figures such as Santa Claus, objects associated with Christmas such as candles, holly and baubles, or a variety of images associated with the season, such as Christmastide activities, snow scenes and the wildlife of the northern winter. Some prefer cards with a poem, prayer or Biblical verse.

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traditional dishes for Christmas Christmas pudding roast turkey and potato

Christmas quiz When do people celebrate Christmas Day? He was born on Christmas Day. Where does Santa put presents? How does he get into the house? Who helps Santa? What tree do we decorate? Where does Santa live? What animal pulls Santa's sleigh? Children sing them in the streets and at home. Traditional food for Christmas dinner. Christmas decorations for Christmas tree Mary and Joseph went there, but there was no room at the hotel. Gabriel was an ______. Which Saint is associated with Christmas across Europe? Which plant do you kiss people under at Christmas? You pull this before you eat your Christmas dinner.