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a period that consists of the four weeks leading up to Christmas, commemorating the coming of Christ
Advent calendar
noun
a calendar that includes small colored flaps that are opened each day of Advent, typically revealing a treat, trinket, or picture
angel
noun
a spiritual being acting as an attendant or messenger of God; a person of immense virtue, beauty, or good
baking
verb (or gerund)
to cook food via dry heat without direct exposure to flame (particularly with sugar cookies and gingerbread this time of year); the process of cooking in this way
belief
noun
trust, faith, or confidence in something or someone; acceptance that something is true or existent
bells
noun
hollow instruments that are usually shaped like an inverted cup and make a clear musical note when struck
Bethlehem
proper noun
the biblical birthplace of Jesus located in the central West Bank of Palestine
birth
noun
the act or instance of being born
blessing
noun
a special favor, benefit, or mercy; a favor or gift bestowed by God
Blitzen
proper noun
one of Santa’s reindeer; from the Dutch word for lightning
boot
noun
a type of footwear that covers the entire foot, ankles, and sometimes the part of the leg just below the knee
bow
noun
a knot featuring two loops and two loose ends, particularly used when tying decorative ribbons
box
noun
a usually rectangular container with a lid or removable cover
Boxing Day
proper noun
(in Britain) the first weekday after Christmas Day
bûche de Noël
noun
a traditional Christmas cake that consists of sponge cake and frosting rolled and decorated to look like a log
candle
noun
a piece of tallow or wax with an embedded wick that is burned for light
candlelight
noun
the light of a candle
candy cane
noun
a hard candy shaped with a hook or curve in one end, usually peppermint flavored with red and white stripes
card
noun
a piece of thin paper or cardboard with a message of sentiment or holiday greeting
carol
noun
a joyful song; a Christmas song or hymn
caroling
verb or gerund
to sing Christmas songs, especially as a group traveling house to house.
ceremonious
adjective
formally or elaborately polite
charity
noun
generous actions or donations to aid people in need
cheer
noun
cheerfulness, optimism; a shout of joy or encouragement
cheerful
adjective
openly happy and optimistic
chestnut
noun
a glossy brown nut that is typically roasted and eaten
chimney
noun
a vertical pipe or channel that transports smoke and other gases (or Santa!) from a fireplace out of the home
chocolate
noun
a (usually sweet) food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds
Christmas Eve
proper noun
December 24th, the day or evening before Christmas
Christmas Day
proper noun
December 25th
Christmas tree
noun
an evergreen tree decorated with ornaments and lights to celebrate Christmas
Christmastide
proper noun
the festival season from Christmas to after New Year’s Day; in England, the period from Christmas Eve to Epiphany
church
noun
a building for public worship in Christianity
cider
noun
juice pressed from fruit (usually apples) used for drinking
coal
noun
a black or dark brown rock mainly consisting of carbonized plant material, often burned as fuel
cookies
noun
small, sweet cakes that are usually flat and round in shape with a crispy or chewy texture
The short-faced bear is an extinct ancient bear that lived in North America 11,000 years ago. They were extremely large bears, weighing more than 1 ton (1000 kg) and standing up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. Despite their enormous stature, the Bear could run up to 40 miles per hour
Dorchester county, Maryland, U.S.—died March 10, 1913, Auburn, New York), American bondwoman who escaped from slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist before the American Civil War.
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