Christmas!Lorraine J.

Over View• December 25• Decorations• Pine trees• Poinsettias• Jesus in the manger• Santa Claus• Presents

Christmas Day

• Christmas is celebrated December 25th. The day Jesus was born from the Virgin Mary.

• Christmas Eve, December 24th is also celebrated. The way it is celebrated usually is by family tradition.

Decorations• Many families

decorate inside and outside their houses to fill the neighborhood and city with Christmas spirit.

• Many decorations include light, statues, stockings, and giant snow globes.

Christmas Trees• Christmas trees are

usually fir trees and are decorated with lights, ornaments, and garland.

• An angel or a star is also placed at the top to show that the day Jesus was born angels and stars were hosting.

Poinsettias

• Poinsettias are traditional flowers for the Christmas time of the year.

• Poinsettias are only sold in a six week period around Christmas.

Jesus in the manger• Jesus in the manger

also known as the nativity scene, is very popular.

• The night Jesus was born this was the scene with the Angels, Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, all the animals and the Wise Men

Santa Claus• Santa Claus, originally came from the name Father Christmas

and in Dutch is Sinter Claas, and gradually changed to Santa Claus in the US.

• Americans painted the image of Santa Claus as having a white beard, dressed him in a red suit and made him a cheery old gentlemen with red rosy cheeks and a twinkle in his eye.

Presents

• Christmas is supposed to be a time of giving and receiving therefore Americans usually buy presents for loved ones and give and receive from many.

The Night Before Christmas