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71. Twelve Days of Christmas - A popular Christmas song representing the twelve days from December 35 to January 6. It is thought that the song was a means to teach the tenets of the Catholic faith during times when Catholicism was banned, although this is open to debate.
72. Vacation - A time of leisure away from normal activities, for rest and/or pleasure. Christmas is often a good time for vacations, coinciding with school breaks. English equivalent is Holiday.
73. Virgin - A person who has not engaged in sexual intercourse. Mary, Jesus' mother, is said to have been a Virgin, although recent research brings this into question.
74. Vixen - One of Santa's original eight Reindeer.
75. Wassail - From the Middle English "Waes Haeil", meaning to be in good health, the custom of toasting to each others health, a custom that has woven itself into Christmas traditions.
76. Wise Men - Magi/Sages/Medicine Men from the East who visited Jesus with Mary and Joseph shortly after he was born. Although never stated, it is assumed they were three in number as they brought three gifts for the child; Gold and Frankincense and Myrrh.
77. Wrapping Paper - A tough paper used for wrapping presents or gifts. Christmas wrapping paper is usually adorned with Christmas objects and themes.
78. Wreath - A floral arrangement in a circular form, used in celebrations to represent the unbroken circle, thus symbolizing purity, innocence, and eternity.
79. Xmas - Abbreviation for Christmas, coming from the Greek word for Christ, ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, as the New Testament was written in Greek. Many mistakenly believe Xmas to be an informal abbreviation, or one of purely commercial meaning.
80. Yule - Ancient pagan festival celebrating the Winter Solstice and the coming spring around the 21st of December. Later it merged with, and became synonymous with, the Christmas celebration.
