Christmas Vocabulary and Holiday traditions (and where they come from!)

Whether you are Christian or not(like me), Christmas plays a large role in United States culture. Below you will find vocabulary surrounding Christmas:

Decorate

Celebrate

Ornament

Feast

Noel

Gala

Manger

Carol

Tinsel

Twinkle

Stocking

Season

Yule

Chimney

Elves

Reindeer

Tidings

Tradition

Source: https://quizlet.com/3634093/flashcards

This article is a great explanation of the long-standing traditions during Christmas (whether most of us know them or not!)
https://www.npr.org/2017/12/19/571177144/why-we-kiss-under-mistletoe-and-toast-with-eggnog