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Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas

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Many people in the United States celebrate Christmas.

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Christmas is celebrated on December 25

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What is celebrated?

Christmas is a Christian holiday

that celebrates the birth of Jesus. It

is said that he was born in a manger

in Jerusalem many years ago to poor parents, Mary

and Joseph. Three wise men brought him gifts and

an angel is said to have visited.

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Many children write letters to Santa to ask for presents.

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Special people and symbols of Christmas

It is said that Santa and his reindeer fly through the night to deliver presents to children on Christmas Eve.

People decorate a Christmas with lights, ornaments, and tinsel to display in their homes. Presents are placed underneath.

Santa Claus is a man who lives in the North Pole and delivers presents to children who have been good.

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Traditions and Customs of Christmas

My family makes a

new Christmas ornament

every year.

Some families take part in a

Christmas play or program in their church or school.

Many people give and receive gifts.

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Christmas cookies and fruitcake are popular at

Christmas.

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Games and parties are popular at Christmas.