CHRISTMAS in America
December 25th
We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
There is a MASS at CHURCH on
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Nativity
Scene
We also use POPCORN AND
CANDY CANES to decorate our trees
We put a STAR on the top of the tree to symbolize
the nativity of Jesus
“Sharing is Caring”Christmas is a time for GIVING
THE SALVATION ARMY is an organization that COLLECTS MONEY during Christmas and buys gifts for
the poor
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas, was born in Turkey in the 4th
century. Devoted his life to CHRISTIANTY
He is known for his GENEROSITY for the poor.
The original Santa Claus
St. Nick
Names for Santa TODAY:
Jolly Ol’ St. Nick
Santa Claus
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
Santa is a SYMBOL of Generosity
Children leave cookies and milk for Santa to eat and then after
they fall asleep…
On Christmas Eve
...Santa goes down the
CHIMNEY to the houses…
…And DELIVERS PRESENTS
Classic Christmas Stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YAOYs3ObzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtwVgOmPNPE&feature=related
http://www.flixster.com/movie/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas1966
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/5378610
We also sing Christmas
Carols• The Twelve Days of Christmas• Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer• Frosty The Snowman• Jingle Bells • Oh Holy Night • White Christmas • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
And many more!
Christmas is a time of…• Giving • Being with family and Friends • Celebrating the birth of Jesus • Joy, Happiness, and Peace
“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more”. - Dr.
Seuss
“God Bless us, everyone”. - A Christmas Carol