Christmas

Christmas

Of, or pertaining to the Christian holiday that takes place on December 25 in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Lamb of God

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One of the titles given to Jesus in the New Testament of the Bible.

Light is used to symbolize Jesus being the light of the world. Electric lights were first used to decorate Christmas trees in 1882 and the tradition has since grown to the point where whole buildings ...

Carols by candelight

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An Australia tradition of gathering to literally sing Christmas carols by candlelight, initiated in 1937 by radio presenter Norman Banks and now enjoyed in communities across the country.

Christmas

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From the Old English, Cristes Maesse, meaning the Mass of Christ, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of December, the nominated day of observance.

Christmas cards

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Greeting cards sent to family and friends at Christmas, a time-honored tradition that has now become a thriving industry.

Christmas star

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The star that guided the Wise Men, or Maji, to Jesus in the stable. One of the more prominent symbols of Christmas and one extensively used as decoration at Christmas time.

Christmas stocking

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A sock or stocking hung on children's beds on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with presents. The tradition is thought to date from St Nicolas who sometimes left a coin-filled sock at the doorstep of ...