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1. Advent - From the Latin Adventus (coming) the four week period preceding Christmas which serves as a time of reflection in preparation for the celebration of the Nativity.
2. Advent Calendar - A large card with a printed Christmas scene and 24 windows that open to reveal a picture of a person or object relevant to Christmas. One window is opened daily leading up to Christmas Day.
3. Angel - From the Latin Engelus, and the Greek Angelos, meaning messenger, spiritual ethereal beings serving God/s messengers in many theologies and religions.
4. Angels - Messengers of God who appeared to the Shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus.
5. Animals - Traditionally we think of the Nativity scene as taking place in a Stable with Animals in the background, although this is never specifically mentioned in the Biblical texts.
6. Baubles - Shiny trinkets and ornaments, traditionally made from glass, used in Christmas decorations.
7. Bells - Hollow metal objects that emit a tuned sound when struck, used during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season and proclaim the birth of Christ.
8. Bethlehem - A small town in Judea near Jerusalem, where King David was born and the birthplace of Jesus.
9. Blitzen - One of Santa's Reindeer.
10. Boxing Day - The day after Christmas day when presents are given to extended family and friends. Possibly dating from the Middle Ages when the householder would give presents to the servants and tradesmen. A public holiday in some Commonwealth countries.
