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Mas
= To send
Christmas = To send the messiah
A story about the origin of Christmas
Long long ago, an angel appeared to a young girl named Ma ry, and told her that she would become pregnant, and that s he was to name the baby “Jesus”, which means “he shall sa ve his people from their sins”. Then Mary became pregnant a nd carried the baby.
A story about the origin of Christmas
When they arrived at Bethleham at night, the baby was coming while there was no shelter except for a stable with many animals. Jesus was born here and many people including three wise men from the East came here to worship Jesus, directed by a star in the sky.
• At the Christmas dinner, the main course is roast turkey which is an indispensable conventional delicacy. In the eyes of American people, it could not be called as Christmas dinner if there is no turkey.
Christmas Shopping
Americans spend a lot of time and money buying Christmas presents. The average American family spends about 800 dollars. Stores and shopping centers are crowded at this time of year. More than 20% of goods sold during the year are sold during the weeks before Christmas.
Christmas Food
Another important Christmas tradition involves food. Families prepare many kinds of holiday foods, especially sweets. They eat these foods on the night before Christmas and on Christmas day.
In Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the "Christmas Star",revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem.
Christmas Tree
Home and family are the center of the Christmas holiday. For many people, the most enjoyable tradition is buying a Christmas tree and decorating it with lights and beautiful objects. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, people gather around the tree to open their presents.
The Sweets
• After the meal, sweets usually have plums, pudding and mince pies and so on. American people believe that their future life will be more prosperous and lucky after eating these sweets.
A story about the origin of Christmas
Joseph took Mary as his wife as god had directed him. Few months after their marriage, Joseph and Mary were forced to leave Nazareth, because Rome ordered a census and all men must return to the town of their birth, Israel was ruled by Rome that time.
Christmas color
Christmas color is the color to use when every family to celebrate Christmas
What are the most representative three colors?
Christmas tree
The Christmas dinner
The Christmas dinner
• The dinner party is very rich at Christmas Day, including various delicious foods which are the combination of “color, aroma and taste”.
Going to church
Many Christians go to church the night before the holiday or on Christmas Day. They celebrate Christmas as the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christian ministers speak about the need for peace and understanding in the world.
The Christmas dinner
• On the dining-table, the pieces of fresh orange represent nice wishes!
• At Christmas Day, the traditional decorations, on the desk ,consisted of roses, nuts, cinnamon and colorful fruits.
Dec. 25 is Jesus’ birthday ? Yes or No?
Jesus came from the west ? Yes or No?
Christmas = Chr man who will save people from their sins)
Christmas Carol
Another Christmas tradition is to go "caroling."A group of people walk along the street. At each house, they stop and sing a Christmas song, called carol. Student groups also sing carols at schools and shopping centers.
Christmas
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Christmas day
Being celebrated on December 25
Christmas Eve
Silent Night, December 24, is the night before Christmas Day.
The purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as spruce, pine, or fir associated with the celebration of Christmas.
Public Christmas trees in different countries
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Roast Turkey
• It is said that a large number of immigrants from England arrived in American continent at Christmas Day in 1620. At that time, they only could catch Turkey as the main course at Christmas because there were lacking of products except wild turkeys.
