Christmas Traditions

The Christmas TreeA Christmas tree is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas.

Christmas decorationsThe Christmas Tree is decorated with Christmas lights,

and colourful balls and ornaments.

The Star and the AngelAn angel or a star is often placed at the top of the tree.

The Christmas candleBefore electricity being discovered the Christmas trees were lit with candles.

Going carolingGroups of people often sing carols in the streets to raise money for charity.

Decorating the houseMany people also decorate their garden, trees or house walls with coloured electric lights.

The greeting cardsChristmas greeting cards are sent to friends and relatives.

The Christmas cribAnother tradition is to have a Christmas crib at home.

The nativity sceneThe Three Wise Men are not included in the nativity scene until January 6, Three King's Day.

The presents and giftsPeople give and receive presents. The happiest of all are the kids who simply love receiving presents and gifts.

Father ChristmasSanta Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas is a character associated with bringing gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

The Christmas stockingsChildren hang Christmas stockings above the fireplace so that Santa can fill them with small gifts, candy canes and candies.

The gingerbread menMany people bake gingerbread men for Christmas.

The candy canesCandy canes represent Jesus. The shape of the "J" is for Jesus, or the shepherd's staff. The white color symbolizes purity, while the red stripes indicate blood.

The wreathWreaths are placed on doors or hallways as a symbol of eternity.

Christmas wishes