Advent : From the Latin Adventus (coming) the four week period preceeding Christmas which serves as a time of reflection in preperation for the celebration of the Nativity.
Christmas globes: ornaments used on Christmas Celebration, on the Christmas tree, stores, in town, on windows, doors..
Snow: Precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals, on winter, so signifiant for Christmas.
Bells : Hollow metal objects that emit a tuned sound when struck, used during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season and proclaim the birth of Christ.
Donner : One of the eight original Reindeer who pull Santa's Sled on Christmas Eve.
Christmas's luncheon meat: This is one of Christmas's traditional meals.
Twelve Days of Christmas : A popular Christmas song representing the twelve days from December 25 to January 6. It is thought that the song was a means to teach the tenets of the Catholic faith during times when Catholicism was banned, although this is open to debate.
Wrapping Paper : A tough paper used for wrapping presents or gifts and Christmas wrapping paper is usually adorned with Christmas objects and themes.
Christmas's socks: Children use socks for receiving the gifts in, on the Christmas Day.
Yule : Ancient pagan festival celebrating the Winter Solstice and the coming spring around the 21st of December. Later it merged with, and became synonymous with, the Christmas celebration.
FEATHER TREE Feather trees were first used used in Germany when the cutting down of live trees was banned. How Feather Trees are made Feathertree Christmas trees are \"handmade\" reproductions using real goose feathers. The trees come in a variety of colors, although the most popular are \"dark green" and "ivory.\" Feathertree colors and sizes may vary slightly because of the handmade quality. There are still great old feather trees around. If interested in purchasing an old one, test the brittleness of the feathers. Many of the old trees can be restored. History of the Feather Tree The tradition of feather trees began in Germany in the mid-19th century, when the cutting-down of trees was banned to save German woodlands.

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