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All About Christmas

All About Christmas. What Is Christmas?.  Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.  In America it is the biggest event of the year. During the Christmas Season. On this day, many go to church, and attend special religious services.

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All About Christmas

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  1. All About Christmas Heidi

  2. What Is Christmas? Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. In America it is the biggest event of the year. Heidi

  3. During the Christmas Season • On this day, many go to church, and attend special religious services. • People also exchange gifts and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees. Heidi

  4. The Origin of Christmas • The story of Christmas comes from the gospels of saint Luke and saint Matthew in the new testament. Heidi

  5. The Story of Christmas • The annunciation • Joseph & Mary going to Bethlehem • Baby Jesus & Mary • Angel & the shepherds • Shepherds go unto Bethlehem • Shepherds adoring baby Jesus • King Herod & the 3 wise men • Wise men follow star • Gifts for Jesus Heidi

  6. The Annunciation • The angel came to Mary and said,"fear not, Mary; thou shall conceive in thy womb,and bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus." Heidi

  7. Joseph and Mary Going to Bethlehem Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem. They wanted to be registered. Heidi

  8. Baby Jesus and Mary • Mary brought forth her son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes,and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Heidi

  9. Angels and the Shepherds • Shepherdskept watch over their flock by night. An angel appeared to shepherds and told them of Jesus' birth. Heidi

  10. Shepherds go unto Bethlehem • The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem. Heidi

  11. Shepherds adore baby Jesus • Shepherds came with no haste, and they found the babe lying in a manger. Heidi

  12. King Herod and the Wise Men • The wise men saw the star in the east and asked,"where is the king of the Jews? • Then King Herod sent the wise men to Bethlehem tosearch for the child. Heidi

  13. Wise Men Follow the Star • The wise men, called magi, followed a bright star in the east that led them to Jesus. • The star went before them…and they saw the baby Jesus. Heidi

  14. The Gifts for Jesus The wise men saw the young child and worshipped him. They presented the gifts for baby Jesus:  gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Heidi

  15. Christmas Customs • Gift giving • Mistletoe • Yule log • Wassailing • Stirring the Christmas pudding Heidi

  16. Christmas Food and Drink Food • Turkey is often regarded as the usual Xmas meal. • In UK, Xmas pudding and mince pies are top grub. Drink • Eggnog (in America) champagne • Hot,spicy wassail (in England) Heidi

  17. Jingle bells Joy to the world Hark, the herald angels sing Have yourself A merry little Christmas Little drummer boy O come all ye faithful O holy night O Tannenbaum Rudolf the red nose reindeer Santa Claus is coming to town Silent night The Christmas song The first noel The twelve days of Christmas We wish you A merry Christmas White Christmas Songs Played During Christmas Season Heidi

  18. On the second day of Christmas,my true love sent to me Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.On the third day of Christmas,my true love sent to me Three French hens,Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. ...Four calling birds......Five golden rings......Six geese a-laying......Seven swans a-swimming......Eight maids a-milking......Nine ladies dancing......Ten lords a-leaping......Eleven pipers piping......Twelve drummers drumming... Sing! Sing! Sing! Twelve days of Christmas Heidi

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