1. Christmas Vocabulary Religious – 宗教
Christians – people who believe in Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ – 基督徒
Follow – 随后而来
Decorate – 装饰
Inn – hotel
Customs – 风俗

2. Many Christmas customs come from the story of his birth.
Christmas is a religious holiday. It is the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Many Christmas customs come from the story of his birth.

3. It is an important day for Christians worldwide.

4. When Jesus was born, his parents were traveling to Bethlehem.
There was no room for them at any of the inns.

5. They had to
stay in a place where the animals stay called a stable.

6. Jesus was born in a stable
and he slept
in a manger.

7. On the night that Jesus was born, the angels sang in the heavens to
let the world know that he was born.

8. That is why
we sing
Christmas
songs today.

9. A very bright star shone in the heavens on the night that Jesus was born.

10. That is why the star is a symbol of Christmas and why we decorate with lights.

11. Three Kings followed the star and brought presents to the new baby.

12. we give presents on Christmas.
That is why
we give presents on Christmas.

13. symbols of Christmas have developed.
Through the years
many other
symbols of Christmas have developed.

14. The story of Santa Claus comes from Turkey.
A man called Saint Nicholas went through the streets giving presents to children.

15. The Christmas tree comes from Germany where people decorated
trees outside.

16. Later, a King of England brought a tree inside and put candles on it.
The custom was brought to America by German people coming to America to live.

17. More Christmas Fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xu_weEDjoQ

18. Stable
Manger
Angel
Christmas songs
Star
Three Kings
Presents
Santa Claus
Christmas Tree