Name ______________________

Date ___________

More than just Christmas.. -Christmas Outline In ___________________________, ___________________ celebrate this holiday to remember the birth of _________________. The exact date of his birth is not known, but Christians celebrate on December __________. People around the world celebrate the

holiday by going to ________________, exchanging ______________, and sharing the day with their _______________. Those who speak English wish each other a Merry Christmas. If you speak Spanish, you say ____________ __________________, which means Merry Christmas.

_________________________ is one of the most popular symbols of the holiday. On ___________________________, this jolly old man travels on a sleigh pulled my reindeer, delivering presents to good children around the world.

From the White House to your neighbors house, ___________________________ are everywhere during the holiday season. The ______________________ were the first to decorate

trees in their home for Christmas. They trimmed fir trees with _________________, _________________, _______________________, and ______________________. Today we decorate with __________________, __________________, ____________________, and all kinds of _________________________.

Cookie cutters are perfect for making _________________ ______________________. They are also used to make ornaments!

The ________________________ is native to Mexico, where it has been a popular Christmas plant for centuries.

On Christmas day, it is traditional for family and friends to exchange _____________________. Christmas presents remind us that this is a season of giving. During the holidays, many people give in special ways to those who ____________________________.

The ________________________ is a popular ballet performed around the world during Christmastime. In this magical

tale, a young girl is given a nutcracker, which comes to life as a ___________________. Together they travel to an enchanting candy land.

Sometimes neighbors and friends gather to sing __________________, or Christmas songs, from door to door.

On Christmas Eve, many children hang empty socks or ____________________ by the fireplace so Santa can fill them with candy and other small gifts. Santa fill your stocking with treats if you have been good, and leaves a lump of ___________ if youve been bad!

Some Symbols of Christmas: Santa Clause Christmas tree Wreaths Stockings Holiday cards Pointsettas December 25 cookies carolers presents Nutcracker Gingerbread boys/houses