Christmas Glossary
Life Style / Christmas Glossary
Holly: An evergreen plant with prickly dark green leaves and red berries.
Jesus: The name of Christ, the central figure of Christianity (believed by Christians to be the Son of God)
Joseph: The husband of Mary (the mother of Jesus)
Lawn Ornaments: Decorations placed on people’s lawns. Popular lawn ornaments are Santa Claus, Reindeer, Rudolph, Sleighs, Mangers and Elves.
Magi: The wise men from the East who brought gifts for the baby Jesus
Manger: Historically, a small wooden trough that animals ate hay from. Jesus was put in a manger after he was born, so some people set up a manger with a plastic baby in it and animals around.
Mary: The mother of Jesus. Often referred to as Mother Marry, or the Holy Mother.
Mistletoe: A parasitic plant, species of which are found in Europe, Asia, and North America, having evergreen leaves and bearing white berries and small, yellow flowers. Often used as a Christmas decor . . . View Full Definition
Myrrh: A gum used for perfume or incense, one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus.
Nativity: The birth of a person.
Nativity Play: A play that people perform at Christmas based on the birth of Jesus.
Nativity Scene: Is a scene depicting Jesus’ birth. Usually Joseph and Mary are in a stable with shepherds and magi or wise men with gifts gathered around, angels on the roof and a star above the whole scene . . . View Full Definition
Ornament: An object that adds beauty to something; a decoration
Poinsetta: This plant is also commonly used to decorate at Christmas.
Present: A thing given to somebody as a gift. These are usually placed under the tree to be opened on Christmas morning.
Reindeer: Santa rides in a sleigh that is pulled by reindeer. The most famous reindeer is Rudolph, the red-nose reindeer. The other reindeer are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Don . . . View Full Definition
Santa Claus: A large, plump man dressed in a big red suit, big black belt and carrying a sack full of gifts which he distributes to children all around the world on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus is also cal . . . View Full Definition
Santas Helpers: Elves, usually dressed in red or green.
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