Christmas Glossary

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    21. Christmas Star - The star that guided the Wise Men, or Maji, to Jesus in the stable. One of the more prominent symbols of Christmas and one extensively used as decoration at Christmas time.

    22. Christmas Stocking - A sock or stocking hung on children's beds on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with presents. The tradition is thought to date from St Nicolas who sometimes left a coin-filled sock at the doorstep of needy people on Christmas Eve.

    23. Christmas Tree - A tree, usually coniferous, decorated with ornaments and lights and serving as a central focus for family celebrations and gift giving.

    24. Comet - A Reindeer who helps pull Santa's Sled.

    25. Cupid - One of Santa's Reindeer, helping to pull the Sled on Christmas Eve.

    26. Dancer - One of Santa's Reindeer who helps pull the Sled.

    27. Dasher - One of the reindeer helping to pull Santa's Sled.

    28. Donner - One of the eight original Reindeer who pull Santa's Sled on Christmas Eve.

    29. Dove - An ancient symbol of love and peace, later used by Christians to symbolize the Holy Ghost. Often used as a decoration at Christmas, particularly on the Christmas Tree.

    30. Epiphany - A life changing event. The last of the 12 days of Christmas, Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Christ to the gentiles, as represented by the visiting Wise Men.

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