Christmas

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  1. 2. An evergreen often used as Christmas decoration. Its pointed leaves symbolise Christ’s thorn crown and its red berries symbolise his blood which he shed for us at his crucifixion.
  2. 4. Christmas ... are festive table decorations that make a snapping sound when pulled open, and contain a small gift, paper hat and a joke.
  3. 5. … Mary was Jesus Christ’s mother.
  4. 7. The big, fat man with the long, white beard who is believed to bring presents for all good boys and girls on Christmas Eve.
  5. 8. In many Catholic churches the ..., celebrating Christ's birth, starts at midnight on 24th December.
  6. 13. Santa Claus lives at the … … and prepares for Christmas all year round with his little helpers.
  7. 14. The … are the little helpers of Santa Claus responsible for producing, sorting and wrapping the Christmas presents of all good children.
  8. 16. The Christian world celebrate the birth of … …, son of God at Christmas.
  9. 17. According to Christian teaching, the … of Bethlehem guided the Three Kings of Orient and announced the birth of Christ.
  10. 18. A Christmas … made of evergreen tree twigs and a bow of red ribbon is a common Christmas decoration hanging on door, or resting on a table.
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  1. 1. Christmas … are hung in front of the fireplace and children receive small gifts and sweets in it in the UK and the USA.
  2. 3. At Christmas time it is richly decorated with holly, ivy and candles and Christmas stockings are hung at it.
  3. 6. A popular Christmas goodie, whose symbolism is in its shape; turned one way, it looks like a "J" for Jesus, when turned the other way, it reminds us of St. Nicolas’ shepherd's staff.
  4. 9. The … is a horned figure clad in black, the assistant of Santa Claus who, during the Advent season, scares children who have misbehaved.
  5. 10. The leading reindeer of Santa’s sleigh who has such a bright, red nose that it glows in the dark.
  6. 11. The custom of hanging … adorned with ribbons, under which anybody could be kissed, is an indispensable Christmas tradition.
  7. 12. The Three Magi of … believed an ancient prophecy had come true with the birth of the Messiah and set out to find the place where Jesus Christ was born.
  8. 15. There is a real Christian saint behind the popular figure of Santa Claus: the Bishop of Myra, St. …, who is the patron saint of sailors and children recognized for his great generosity and for his love of children.