Symbols of Christmas

This is the nativity scene This is the nativity scene. It has Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and an Angel.

This is baby Jesus. He is the reason people celebrate Christmas This is baby Jesus. He is the reason people celebrate Christmas. Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.

People go to church on Christmas and Christmas Eve.

Sometimes children do plays about Christmas.

This is a Christmas Angel.

People cut down trees for Christmas People cut down trees for Christmas. These are usually evergreen trees, that stay green all the time.

People decorate the trees with all kinds of ornaments and lights People decorate the trees with all kinds of ornaments and lights. Sometimes they put a star on top.

This is one kind of ornament This is one kind of ornament. We made ornaments out of bread to take home with us.

People decorate their houses for Christmas.

These are lights that people put on their trees and houses.

People give gifts at Christmas time.

People hang stockings by the fireplace.

Here are three stockings hung by the fireplace.

This is the Christmas Star.

These are the Christmas Candles.

This is Santa Claus. Children tell Santa want they want for Christmas This is Santa Claus. Children tell Santa want they want for Christmas. Some people call Santa, Father Christmas or Kris Kringle.

Santa rides in a sleigh. And it is pulled by……

Reindeer. And the most famous reindeer of all is…Rudolph!

Santa has elves that help him make the toys for boys and girls.

People eat candy canes at Christmas time People eat candy canes at Christmas time. There are lots of different flavors. Peppermint,cherry, strawberry. What’s your favorite?

These are Christmas Bells. People ring bells at Christmas time.

These are Christmas Carolers These are Christmas Carolers. They sing songs about Christmas to make people happy.

These are christmas cookies These are christmas cookies. People like to make cookies to eat and share.

Some people make gingerbread houses at Christmas time.

Some people make crafts at Christmas time.

This is a poinsettia. It is a flower that people give at Christmas time.

People say, “We wish you a Merry Christmas!!