CHRISTMAS

Outline• Etymology & Definition

• History

• Christmas Customs

• Short Video Clip

• The Presenter

Etymology & Definition

CHRISTMAS =Christ + Mass -> Christ’s Mass

“An annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ”

HISTORY• Ancient Pagan Times

Celebrated as the night that the Great Mother Goddess gives birth to the baby Sun God

It is also called Yule, the day a huge log is added to a bonfire

HISTORY• Roman Times

Celebrations honouring Saturnus (the harvest god) and Mithras (the ancient god of light

“Winter is not forever, that life continues, and an invitation to stay in good spirit”

Christmas Customs• Advent Candles– The candle of Hope–A symbol of God's Peace– The candle of Love– The candle of Joy– The candle that reminds Christians of

the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Customs• Christingles– The orange– The candle – The red ribbon– The four cocktail sticks – The sweets (or sometimes dried fruit)– The foil

Christmas Customs• Mistletoe– It was believed that kissing

under the mistletoe would lead to marriage.–Brings good luck and health. –A good crop of mistletoe is a sign that

there will be a good harvest in the following season.

Christmas Customs• Christmas Carols– Songs about Christmas or

winter that are sung just before or during Christmas

• Christmas Cards– Greetings cards with a

design which celebratesChristmas

Short Video Clip

The PresenterName: Clarisse Febe S. Bagto

Age: 16

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