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.
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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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