Christmas Traditions and Symbols

Christmas Tree = Symbolizing life and hope Poinsettia = Symbolizing good cheer and celebration Holly = Symbolizing eternal life and good luck Mistletoe = Symbolizing love and romance

Singing Christmas carols = Listening to holiday music Decorating homes and trees = With lights, ornaments, and garlands Cooking traditional holiday foods = Such as turkey, ham, or cookies Exchanging holiday cards = With friends and family

Exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve = Traditionally done in some countries Exchanging gifts on January 6th = To commemorate the visit of the Magi Giving gifts to children = Toys and games are common gifts Giving gifts to adults = Electronics and gadgets are common gifts

<p>Christmas Tree = 16th-century Germany Poinsettia = Associated with the Star of Bethlehem Holly = Ancient Druid and Norse traditions Santa Claus = Legend of Saint Nicholas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attending church services = Midnight Mass is a common service Participating in festive activities = Ice skating, sledding, or watching holiday movies Cooking traditional holiday foods = Turkey, ham, or cookies are common dishes Exchanging holiday cards = Sending greetings to friends and family</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Candles and Lights = The light of Christ and the star of Bethlehem Poinsettia = The Star of Bethlehem Holly = Eternal life and good luck Mistletoe = Love and romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exchanging gifts on Christmas Day = Traditionally done in many countries Exchanging gifts on Epiphany = To commemorate the visit of the Magi Giving gifts to children = Toys and games are common gifts Giving gifts to adults = Clothing and accessories are common gifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decorating homes and trees = With lights, ornaments, and garlands Cooking traditional holiday foods = Such as turkey, ham, or cookies Participating in Advent calendars = Counting down the days until Christmas Engaging in festive activities = Ice skating, sledding, or watching holiday movies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Santa Claus = Generosity and gift-giving Poinsettia = Good cheer and celebration Holly = Eternal life and good luck Candles and Lights = The light of Christ and the star of Bethlehem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient festivals celebrating the winter solstice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a day to co-opt existing pagan festivals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Celebrating Jesus' birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She brings gifts on January 6 (Epiphany)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Three Wise Men's gifts to Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nine days of festivities beginning on December 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Christ child who brings gifts on Christmas Eve</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve</p> Signup and view all the answers