Boxing Day – the day after
Christmas Day.
Christmas – the annual
Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas Day is on
25 December).
Christmas carol – a religious
song or popular hymn that people sing at Christmas.
Christmas Eve – the evening or day before
Christmas Day (December 24th).
Eggnog – a traditional
Christmas drink made of alcohol with beaten eggs and milk.
Mistletoe – a parasitic
plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration. When people are under the
mistletoe at the same time, they have to kiss each other.
Reindeer – a deer with
large antlers found in some cold climates (believed to pull the sleigh for
Santa Claus or Father Christmas).
Santa Claus – an imaginary
being who brings presents for children on the night before Christmas Day (also
known as Father Christmas) - traditionally an old man with a red suit and white
beard (Santa Claus may be based in part on the historical figure of Saint
Nicholas).
Secret Santa – people who work together put
everyone’s names in a hat and each person picks out one name. They have to keep
the name a secret from everyone else and buy a small gift for that person.
Sleigh – a sledge or light cart on runners pulled by horses
or reindeer over snow and ice
Stockings – Christmas
stockings are hung near the chimney on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill it
with gifts for the children.
Tinsel – a decoration
consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, traditionally used at Christmas.
Turkey – a bird like a large chicken, traditionally eaten at
Christmas.
White Christmas – a Christmas with snow on
the ground.
Wreath - a circle of fresh or
dried flowers or leaves which people hang on their front door around Christmas
time.
Xmas – abbreviation or informal term for Christmas
Expressions:
- Merry Christmas
- Happy Christmas
- Season Greetings
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