10. Chestnut:
Noun
Plural noun: chestnuts
A glossy hard brown edible nut which develops within a bristly case and
which may be roasted and eaten.
Noun
Plural noun: mistletoes
A leathery-leaved parasitic plant
which grows on apple, oak, and other broadleaf trees and bears white glutinous
berries in winter.
My view: Mistletoe adds a bit of romance to Christmas, people used to think that it inspired passion between two people and increase fertility. Nowadays, people use it to kiss someone they like or be romantic with their other half. How sweet!
8. Nativity:
Noun
The birth of Jesus Christ.
My view: Jesus' birth is why the holiday, Christmas, exists. Without the birth of Jesus Christ we would not celebrate Christmas and have these traditions we have every year, such as; advent calendars, Christmas movies, presents, Christmas dinner and more!
7. Carol:
Noun
Plural noun: carols
My view: Christmas carols are sung every year at church, outside people's homes and anywhere in the street. People sing them to spread the message about what Christmas really means and sometimes even do it for charity. They just make you feel warm and happy inside.
6. Wreath:
Noun
Plural noun: wreaths
My view: We hang wreaths on our doors at Christmas every year, but why do we do it? We do it because in the old days it meant that you wished good health on your neighbours and people would exchange their wreaths almost as presents. It's a good tradition as it's quite meaningful.
5. Snowman:
Noun
Plural noun: snowmen
A representation of a human figure
created with compressed snow.
Plural noun: elves
A supernatural creature of folk tales
typically represented as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with
pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature.
My view: Elves are made up creatures from stories. Christmas elves help out Santa at Christmas, making toys and helping Santa be on time at Christmas so that everyone has presents to wake up to on Christmas morning. They're very cute looking and you always think of Christmas when you see one or elves are mentioned.
3. Festive:
AdjectiveRelating to a festival, especially Christmas.
My view: Festive is a very Christmassy word, you don't hear at any other time of the year other than in December. It gets you in the party spirit and it makes you feel happy because you know that you won't be sticking to your normal routine and will be doing different and festive things.
2. Noel:
Noun
Christmas, especially as a refrain in
carols and on Christmas cards.
1. Tinsel:
NounA form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to a long piece of thread.
My view: Tinsel is a big part of Christmas, everyone wraps it around their tree to make it look pretty and sparkly but why do we do it? We do it because it's a modern equivalent of the evergreens that were brought indoors to brighten up homes at Yuletide. Many of our Christmas traditions have pagan origins, and predate the birth of Jesus.
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