CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

A CHRISTMAS TREE

• One of these is in almost every house near Christmas
• The idea of a Christmas tree originated in Germany
• Evergreen trees are always used

ORNAMENTS

• These are always on the tree
• Their shape and color can vary

STAR

• This is on top of the tree
• It is meant to represent the star of Bethelem
• The star can also be replaced by an angel

NATIVITY SCENE

• This is normally placed outside a house/church
• It shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the stable
• It may also feature wisemen or animals

MASS

• People go to mass on Chirstmas Eve or Day
• The mass is especially joyful
• There is often a recital of the birth of Jesus

FAMILY

• Family often comes from all over Christmas
• Family get together to show love for each other
• It's one of the few times family gets together

FOOD

• Of course, you can't have Christmas without food
• People often make ham and roast beef
• Some people even make cookies

PRESENTS

• Naturally, you can't have Christmas without presents
• Family and friends often exchange presents
• In my family, there is a present grab bag

MUSIC

• There is a lot of Christmas music nowadays
• People often look forward to the holiday carols
• Some people even go out and carol to people