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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Frankincense

Festivals; Christmas

An aromatic resin from the Boswellia Thurifera tree and used in incense, perfume and embalming fluids. One of the gifts presented to Jesus by the Wise Men.

Gifts

Festivals; Christmas

Objects given to someone without the need for compensation. Gifts are often given to friends and loved ones at Christmas, continuing a tradition from Roman times when presents were given to the ...

Gold

Festivals; Christmas

Precious metal, one of the three gifts given to Jesus by the Wise Men to represent royalty.

Holiday

Festivals; Christmas

A time for leisure and escape from normal activities, for the purpose of rest and/or pleasure. Holidays are often taken at Christmas to coincide with school breaks. American equivalent is Vacation.

Holly

Festivals; Christmas

A bush with green glossy leaves, and most known for the varieties with red berries, used as a Christmas decoration representing new life.

Holy

Festivals; Christmas

Sacred, or participant of the holiness of a divine power, usually God.

Advent calendar

Festivals; Christmas

A large card with a printed Christmas scene and 24 windows that open to reveal a picture of a person or object relevant to Christmas. One window is opened daily leading up to Christmas Day.