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41. Lamb of God - One of the titles given to Jesus in the New Testament of the Bible.
42. Lights - see Christmas Lights
43. Manger - A trough or box used to hold food for stable animals. Also used as the crib for Jesus as a baby.
44. Mary - Mother to Jesus, whom, it is believed, she conceived through the intervention of the Holy Spirit. Referred to as the Virgin Mary in Catholicism.
45. Mistletoe - A semi-parasitic plant that grows on certain types of trees, typified by the sticky substance surrounding the seed which helps it to attach to a potential host when excreted by birds. Mistletoe is used as a Christmas decoration.
46. Mulled Wine - A hot spiced red wine beverage drunk during winter, especially as part of Christmas celebrations.
47. Myrrh - An extract from the Commiphora Myrrha tree, used in ancient times in anointing and embalming oils and more recently as an anti-microbial agent. Myrrh was one of the gifts brought to Jesus by the Wise Men.
48. Nativity - That moment of birth when the infant takes its first breath and so begins the process of self maintenance of bodily functions. In Christmas terms, Nativity refers to the birth of Jesus.
49. North Pole - The northernmost point on the planet, and also the magnetic pole that attracts the north pole of a magnet. More importantly of course, the North Pole is the mythical home of Santa Claus.
50. Offerings - Gifts of money made in the spirit of Christmas gift giving and used to aid the needy.
