1. CHRISTMAS

2. Outline Etymology & Definition History Christmas Customs Short Video Clip The Presenter

3. Etymology & Definition CHRISTMAS = Christ + Mass -> Christ’s Mass “An annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ”

4. HISTORY Ancient Pagan Times Celebrated as the night that the Great Mother Goddess gives birth to the baby Sun God It is also called Yule, the day a huge log is added to a bonfire

5. Roman Times Celebrations honouring Saturnus (the harvest god) and Mithras (the ancient god of light “Winter is not forever, that life continues, and an invitation to stay in good spirit”

6. Christmas Customs Advent Candles –T–The candle of Hope –A–A symbol of God's Peace –T–The candle of Love –T–The candle of Joy –T–The candle that reminds Christians of the birth of Jesus.

7. Christingles –T–The orange –T–The candle –T–The red ribbon –T–The four cocktail sticks –T–The sweets (or sometimes dried fruit) –T–The foil

8. Mistletoe –I–It was believed that kissing under the mistletoe would lead to marriage. –B–Brings good luck and health. –A–A good crop of mistletoe is a sign that there will be a good harvest in the following season.

9. Christmas Carols –S–Songs about Christmas or winter that are sung just before or during Christmas Christmas Cards –G–Greetings cards with a design which celebrates Christmas

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