Christmas Vocabulary

Bethlehem: The town where Jesus was born. Candle: A cylinder of wax with a central string A solid, usually cylindrical mass of tallow that is burned to provide light. Chimney: A vertical pipe in a house where Santa Clause comes through to leave presents. Christ: Another name for Jesus. Christian: A person who follows and believes in Christ. Christianity: The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christmas cake: A rich fruit cake that people eat at Christmas. Christmas card: A greetings card that people send to friends and family at Christmas. Christmas carol: A religious song that people sing at Christmas. Christmas Eve: The evening before Christmas. Christmas holidays: The holiday period; a week before and after Christmas. Christmas present: A gift that people give to others at Christmas. Decoration/ornament: Used for decoration. Egg-nog: A traditional Christmas drink made of alcohol with beaten eggs and milk. Fireplace: A space in a house where people light a fire. Joseph: Marys husband. Manger: Used by Mary as bed for Jesus. Mary: Jesus mother. Mistletoe: A plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas ornament or decoration. EMI Los Ybenes

Nativity: The birth of a person. The Nativity: The birth of Jesus Christ Nativity play: A play based on the birth of Jesus. New Year: The start of a year. New Years Day: The first year of the year, 1 January. New Years Eve: 31 December. Present: A gift. Reindeer: A deer that pulls the sleigh for Santa Claus. Shepherd: A person who looks after sheep. Sleigh: A light cart pulled by a reindeer over snow and ice. Snow: White flakes that covers the ground when it is cold. Star: A bright point in the night sky. The star of Bethlehem: The star that announced the birth of Jesus. Turkey: A bird traditionally eaten at Christmas. White Christmas: A Christmas with snow on the ground. Xmas: Abbreviation or informal term for Christmas.

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