Winter vocabulary
a frozen raindrop
a snowflake
What people wear on their feet to keep warm.
boots
When is Christmas celebrated?
Dec. 25
Describe Santa Claus.
He's a fat man with a white beard, who wears a red suit trimmed with white fur, black boots and a black belt.
What people hang in front of their fireplace and put little gifts in.
a stocking
a frozen piece of ice hanging off a roof
an icicle
ice that forms on a window
frost
What does Christmas celebrate?
the birth of Jesus Christ
What is an angel, and how do people decorate with it?
It's a spirit messenger from God that is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
What people decorate the outside of their houses with.
lights
a fun sport on ice
skating
frozen (to freeze)
What is the night before Christmas Day called?
Christmas Eve
How does Santa Claus travel?
In a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer.
What children do on Christmas morning.
open their presents
a fun sport on snow
skiing
To fall down on ice is to ___________.
slip
Why are stores and shopping malls crowded during the weeks before Christmas?
Because many people are buying Christmas gifts during this time.
What is red and white and sweet that children eat and decorate Christmas trees with?
a candy cane
What families do together on Christmas.
have a family dinner
a very severe snowstorm
a blizzard
What you can wear on your hands to keep them warm.
gloves or mittens
Why is Christmas so popular in the U.S.?
Because most people in the U.S. are Christians.
What is a Christmas tree?
It's an evergreen (fir) tree, that people put in their houses and decorate with ornaments at Christmas.
What people say to each other in December before Chrismas.