christmas relaited

1. Christmas

2. Christmas is an important Christian festival
celebrated on December 25th.

3. This day marks, and honors the birth of Jesus of
Nazareth,...

4. …who was born in Bethlehem on this day to
Mary and Joseph.

5. Celebrations start with a mass before midnight
on Christmas Eve.

6. This mass ceremony, which is held in churches
marks the beginning of Christmas Day.

7. Traditional customs include exchanging gifts,
church celebrations,…

8. …and the display of various decorations…

9. … including the Christmas tree,…

10. … lights, mistletoe,…

11. …nativity scenes and holly leaves.

12. Santa Claus is a popular mythological figure, often
associated with bringing gifts on Christmas.

13. Santa is often shown riding a sleigh pulled by
reindeers.

14. The entire Christmas season spans more than a
week, and is known as Yuletide.

15. Often, people in the western hemisphere have
vacations at this time that span until the New Year.

16. Christmas also heralds sales and fairs,…

17. …and is associated with Christmas cakes.

18. Thank you
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