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31. Father Christmas - An alternate name for St Nicolas, first introduced by 16th Century Protestants to avoid Catholic Saints. In America this became Santa Claus, from the Dutch SinterKlaas, whilst in German speaking countries he became Weihnachtsmann or Christmas Man.
32. Frankincense - An aromatic resin from the Boswellia Thurifera tree and used in incense, perfume and embalming fluids. One of the gifts presented to Jesus by the Wise Men.
33. Gifts - An object given to someone without the need for compensation. Gifts are often given to friends and loved ones at Christmas, continuing a tradition from Roman times when presents were given to the Emperor.
34. Gold - Precious metal, one of the three gifts given to Jesus by the Wise Men to represent royalty.
35. Holiday - A time for leisure and escape from normal activities, for the purpose of rest and/or pleasure. Holidays are often taken at Christmas to coincide with school breaks. American equivalent is Vacation.
36. Holly - A bush with green glossy leaves, and most known for the varieties with red berries, used as a Christmas decoration representing new life.
37. Holy - Sacred, or participant of the holiness of a divine power, usually God.
38. Jesus - The human name of Messiah of the Christian Faith and believed to be the Son of God, revered as a prophet in Islam. From the Hebrew Yeshua, thus Yeshua ben Nazareth becomes Jesus of Nazareth.
39. Joseph - Husband to Mary and earthly father to Jesus, a carpenter by profession.
40. Kris Kringle - A corruption of Christkindl, meaning Christ Child, it was misunderstood by those living near Pennsylvania Germans to mean a bringer of gifts, and is thus now synonymous with Santa Claus.
