Christmas is the annual celebration, by Christians, of the birth on 25 December of Jesus Christ, hence the name Christmas. It is an occasion for most people to spend time with their family and friends, send greeting cards and exchanges presents. | ||
Bethlehem | The town thought to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. | |
Boxing Day | In the UK, December 26 is called Boxing Day. It was traditionally a day to give presents to the poor. | |
Candle | A round stick of wax with a central wick which is lit to give light as it burns. | |
Chimney | A vertical structure which extends through the roof of a house and allows smoke to escape from the fireplace. Santa Claus (Father Christmas) traditionally enters a house through the chimney. | |
Christmas | The annual celebration by Christians of the birth of Jesus Christ on 25 December. | |
Christmas cake | A rich fruit cake covered with marzipan and icing, eaten at Christmas | |
Christmas card | A greetings card sent to friends and family at Christmas | |
Christmas carol | A joyful traditional song or hymn sung at Christmas. Singers visit people's houses at Christmas to sing carols and collect money, usually for charity. | |
Christmas Day | 25 December, the birthday of Jesus Christ. | |
Christmas Eve | 24 December, the evening or day before Christmas Day. | |
Christmas tree | An evergreen tree which people decorate with lights, tinsel, etc. at Christmas | |
Cracker | A decorated cardboard tube wrapped in paper, that makes a sharp explosive noise ("crack!") and releases a small gift when two people pull it apart. | |
Egg-nog | A traditional Christmas drink in the US made of beaten eggs, milk or cream, sugar and alcohol. | |
Frankincense | Sweet-smelling gum from a tree, burnt as incense : one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus. | |
Holly | Evergreen shrub with red berries used for decoration at Christmas. | |
Joseph | Husband of Mary (mother of Jesus) | |
Mary | The mother of Jesus | |
Mistletoe | A parasitic plant with evergreen leaves and white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration. When 2 people walk under the plant, they are supposed to kiss. | |
Myrrh | Gum from a tree, used for perfume or incense : one of the gifts given to Jesus by the three wise men. | |
Ornament | A decoration which, at Christmas, is hung on a Christmas tree. | |
Reindeer | A large deer with branching antlers found in some cold climates, and thought to pull Santa's sleigh. | |
Santa Claus | An imaginary bearded old man, wearing a red suit, who lives at the North Pole and brings presents for children at Christmas. Traditionally Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeers and enters the house through the chimney on Christmas Eve. | |
Sleigh | A sledge or light cart pulled by horses or reindeer over snow and ice. | |
Tinsel | A glittering material produced in strips and used for decoration at Christmas. | |
Turkey | Large bird very often eaten at Christmas. | |
Wreath | Circular band of flowers or leaves used to decorate the front door of homes at Christmas. | |
Xmas | Abbreviation for 'Christmas'. |
2011年12月26日月曜日
CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY
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