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Christmas :Christmas
Christmas is an important Christian festival celebrated on December 25th. :Christmas is an important Christian festival celebrated on December 25th.
This day marks, and honors the birth of Jesus of Nazareth,... :This day marks, and honors the birth of Jesus of Nazareth,...
…who was born in Bethlehem on this day to Mary and Joseph. :…who was born in Bethlehem on this day to Mary and Joseph.
Celebrations start with a mass before midnight on Christmas Eve. :Celebrations start with a mass before midnight on Christmas Eve.
This mass ceremony, which is held in churches marks the beginning of Christmas Day. :This mass ceremony, which is held in churches marks the beginning of Christmas Day.
Traditional customs include exchanging gifts, church celebrations,… :Traditional customs include exchanging gifts, church celebrations,…
…and the display of various decorations… :…and the display of various decorations…
… including the Christmas tree,… :… including the Christmas tree,…
… lights, mistletoe,… :… lights, mistletoe,…
…nativity scenes and holly leaves. :…nativity scenes and holly leaves.
Santa Claus is a popular mythological figure, often associated with bringing gifts on Christmas. :Santa Claus is a popular mythological figure, often associated with bringing gifts on Christmas.
Santa is often shown riding a sleigh pulled by reindeers. :Santa is often shown riding a sleigh pulled by reindeers.
The entire Christmas season spans more than a week, and is known as Yuletide. :The entire Christmas season spans more than a week, and is known as Yuletide.
Often, people in the western hemisphere have vacations at this time that span until the New Year. :Often, people in the western hemisphere have vacations at this time that span until the New Year.
Christmas also heralds sales and fairs,… :Christmas also heralds sales and fairs,…
…and is associated with Christmas cakes. :…and is associated with Christmas cakes.
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