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Christmas TreesChristmas Trees

• Christmas trees are popular symbols of Christmas.

• They are decorated with ornaments, lights, and garland/tinsel.

• This one has a star on the top of it.

OrnamentsOrnaments

• Christmas ornaments are made from glass, wood, or plastic.

• They have hooks on top and are hung from the branches of Christmas trees.

NativityNativity

• Nativity scenes are Christmas tradition and they are set up on the Christmas Eve.

ShepherdShepherd

• Shepherds watched over at the nativity scene.

SleighSleigh

• Santa travels with sleigh that is pulled by 9 reindeer.

ChimneyChimney

• Santa uses it to come into the house.

• He climbs down when everyone is asleep.

WreathsWreaths

• Wreaths are decorated with bows and ornaments and are hung on doors or above fireplaces.

PoinsettiasPoinsettias

• Poinsettias can be red, pink, or white, but red is the most popular color.

StockingsStockings

• Adults fill Christmas stockings with small gifts for children.

FireplaceFireplace

• Christmas stockings are hung by the fireplace.

Candy CanesCandy Canes

• Candy canes have red and white stripes, and they are shaped like canes.

HollyHolly

• This evergreen plant is also a symbol of Christmas.

Christmas CarolersChristmas Carolers

• Christmas carols are special songs that are sung at Christmas.

• Some carolers go caroling from house to house on Christmas Eve or Christmas.

Gingerbread HousesGingerbread Houses

• Gingerbread houses look like cottages.

• They are decorated with icing, candy, cookies, and sprinkles.

Gingerbread Gingerbread manman

• Icing is used to draw faces and clothes on gingerbread cookies.

Cookies for SantaCookies for Santa

• On Christmas Eve, children leave cookies and milk or hot chocolate for Santa Claus.

CandleCandle

• Candles are another symbol of Christmas.

ReindeerReindeer

• Nine reindeer pull Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve.

• Santa’s most famous reindeer is Rudolph.

• Rudolph has a red nose that glows.

Christmas CardsChristmas Cards

• People send Christmas cards to relatives and friends.

Santa ClausSanta Claus

• On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus delivers presents to all the children in the world.

GiftsGifts/Presents/Presents

• Most families open their Christmas gifts on Christmas morning.

Christmas puddingChristmas pudding

• Traditional sweet Christmas dish with dried fruit.

• People usually put a coin into it.

BellBell

• Santa uses the bells when he delivers presents.

SnowflakesSnowflakes

• Christmas would not be the same without the white snowflakes.

MistletoeMistletoe

• An evergreen plant; if you stand under it you have to kiss the person next to you.

SnowmanSnowman

• Frosty the snowman came alive when the children put an old silk hat on his head.

Elves

• Santa’s little helpers are called elves.

MerryMerryChristmasChristmas

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