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Some people don't like this way of writing the word, Christmas, but in reality, Christians began writing Christmas in this way using the first letter of the Greek word for Christ.
Xmas
Christmas lights are a symbol of Jesus, who is the “ ______ of the world” (John 8:12).
Light
This one symbol reminds us of the shepherds, the name of Jesus, The blood Jesus would shed, the virginity of Mary, the sweetness of Jesus, and that Jesus is the rock solid foundation of the Church.
candy canes
The tradition of Santa Claus giving gifts came from this actual saint who was very generous to the poor and tried to give gifts in secret to save people from embarrassment.
St. Nick
In What Child is This, we sing, "Haste, haste, to bring Him laud." What does this line mean? (Or ask specifically what laud means.)
Quick, quick, Bring Jesus praise!
Laud means praise
Jesus was born in this town which means house of bread
Bethlehem
In ancient Rome and Greece, athletes and heroes were rewarded these as trophies, so we decorate with these to symbolize Christ's victory over sin. This is also in a circle to symbolize Jesus as the eternal king.
wreath
This gift of the magi symbolizes the preciousness of Jesus because it was the most precious of all metals.
gold
This saint is Jesus's second cousin
John the Baptist
(Don't say unless needed: Joy to the world! The Lord has come!) Let Earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry Heart prepare him room,
And Heav'n and nature sing. tune: https://youtu.be/b-qpRa-sWKg?si=PuxXSFWeje5O3_ci
Joy to the world
The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates ___________ .
the angel’s announcement to Mary that she would be Jesus’ mother
This reminds us of everlasting life. The Germans brought this tradition to America in the 1820s. Recently the pope asked that one be displayed in St. Peter's Square.
christmas Tree
This gift symbolizes Jesus as teh high priest of all humanity because it is a type of incense.
Frankencense
Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego. What sign did Mary give Juan to prove it?
Roses and the image of our lady on his tilma
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there (The Cattle are lowing...). https://youtu.be/rYO7nqocHXc
Away in a Manger
What is the feast of the Immaculate Conception?
Mary conceived without original sin
This plant reminds us of the pointy thorns that would pierce Jesus's head and the red blood that would be shed because of the edges of its leaves and red berries.
holly
This gift of the magi foreshadows Jesus' death. It flows from a thorny bush when it is pierced. It is used to annoint bodies for burial.
Myrrh
St. Stephen's feast day is December 26. He was one of the first deacons of the Church and also the first Martyr. What is a martyr?
someone who dies for the faith
This song is about Melchoir, Balthazar, and Gaspar? https://youtu.be/cSywBVSC9To?si=lwrmjX3I0t39JK5L
We three kings
This word means "Christ is Sent"
Christmas
The tradition of hanging ornaments on trees comes from long ago when Europeans would hang these 2 things on trees in thanksgiving for “our daily bread.” They meant a special Christmas treat for the children, too. Through the years these edible decorations began to be made of carved wood and blown glass.
Breads and Cookies
These colors represent suffering and hope. (blood and new life)
Red & Green
St. Francis of Assisi created the first of these to help people remember what christmas is all about.
Nativity scene
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord https://youtu.be/vi7xah67Rrg?si=DD1r51x2-SFggmZO
The First Noel.