CHRISTMAS TRADITIONChristmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Christmas means "Feast day of Christ". However, it is not pronounced as Christ Mass; it is pronounced Kriss-muhss.The day known as Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December (This date is different for Orthodox Christians). Christmas is one of the holiest times of the year, when it is believed by Christians that God sent Jesus to be born and to live among people and to save sinners from a life apart from God. The other important Christian Holy Days are at Easter when the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated. The season of preparing for Christmas is called Advent and begins on a Sunday about four weeks before Christmas Day. The Christmas Season (called Christmastide) ends on January 6, known as the Epiphany or the Twelfth Day of Christmas.Christmas is celebrated by Christian people all over the world, and is also kept as a time of celebration by many people who are not Christian but enjoy the traditions. The traditions are different from country to country, but they nearly always include a feast, giving gifts or cards, and enjoying church or public festivities such as singing Christmas songs.Christmastime, as it is often called, is in the winter of the Northern Hemisphere, at a time when there were already ancient festivals. Some of the traditions that are used for Christmas are older than Christmas, or come from other non-Christian traditions such as Yule. Other festivals at this time of year include Jewish Hanukkah.Modern traditions of Christmas often focus on the giving of gifts. Stores use this time of year to sell a lot of goods, and so start advertising for "Holiday Season" shopping for at least a month before Christmas, often showing a Santa Claus.

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Celebrities reveal Christmas gift wish listsCelebrities reveal Christmas gift wish listsA yacht, a Ferrari, a pasta maker, and underwear are some of the items on celebrity Christmas gift wish lists this year. At least one star wants four more years, while another star hopes for a little respect.Hugh Grant wants a Terry's Chocolate Orange for Christmas and Claudia Schiffer would like a male tortoise and trainers. Schiffer and Grant revealed their Christmas gift wish lists for the annual Christmas Stocking Auction held Dec. 3 and organized by Macmillan Cancer Relief. "Dream stockings" full of gifts based on the celebrity gift wish lists were offered for auction.Schiffer also wants a book about yoga, a box of After Eight chocolates, a bottle of red wine and Agent Provocateur underwear, reports the Daily Mail.Brooke Shields wants fruit. "All I want for Christmas is something that will encourage my family to eat healthfully all year long, which is why I love the Harry and David Fruit-of-the-Month Club", Shields told Shape Magazine. "It's a long-standing tradition in my family that started when I was a kid.”Sandra Bullock said her 2-year-old baby, Louis, will not get a Christmas gift. Bullock went on to tell Access Hollywood that she was only joking. Bullock said she actually plans to throw a lavish holiday party for Louis. Avril Lavigne wants chef's knives for Christmas. Lavigne also told Popcrush she’s received some strange Christmas gifts from her fans over the years, including a a wedding dress from a Korean fan.Gary Busey, star of “Celebrity Wife Swap,” told FOX News he's sending his love to everyone for Christmas, and in return, he's looking for love. “All I want for Christmas is love and respect,” Busey said.

CHRISTMAS SONGOne Wish (For Christmas) - Whitney Houston (Oooh oooh oooh oooh)If there were no presentsWaiting on Santa's sleighWhat would I wish for ChristmasAnd if Frosty the SnowmanWere melting awayI would pray for hope and unityOn Christmas day

If I had one wish for ChristmasThere would be joyAnd peace here on earthIf I had one wish for Christmas this yearWe would all come together as one

If Rudolph and his reindeerRan into delaysI'd still hope for joy this seasonAnd if somehow Santa got lost on his wayI would try to find a way to smileSmile on Christmas day

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You know it ain't aboutAll those material things (no no)What you've gotta think aboutIs the love Christmas brings (yeah)

CHRISTMAS QUOTATIONSChristmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given - when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes. ~Joan Winmill Brown

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;The spirit of Christmas which is peace;The heart of Christmas which is love.

The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.

Be merry all, be merry all,With holly dress the festive hall;Prepare the song, the feast, the ball,To welcome merry Christmas. The Christmas season has come to mean the period when the public plays Santa Claus to the merchants.

CHRISTMAS WISHES •Wishes for Christmas •Wish you a Merry Christmas and may this festival bring abundant joy and happiness in your life! •May this Christmas be so special that you never ever feel lonely again and be surrounded by loved ones throughout! •You are special, you are unique; may your Christmas be also as special and unique as you are! Merry Christmas! •Here's wishing you all the joys of the season. Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! •May joy and happiness snow on you, may the bells jingle for you and may Santa be extra good to you! Merry Christmas! •May this Christmas be bright and cheerful and may the New Year begin on a prosperous note! •Love, Peace and Joy came down on earth on Christmas day to make you happy and cheerful. May Christmas spread cheer in your lives! •Sending the warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas! •May all your days be merry and bright and may your Christmas be white! Merry Christmas! •It is that time of the year again, when you are thankful for everything merry and bright. May this Christmas be a delight! Wishing you a Merry Christmas! •May Christ bless you with all the happiness and success you deserve! Merry Xmas! •I am dreaming of white Christmas, with every Christmas card I write, May your days be merry and bright, and May all your Christmases be white. Merry Christmas. •May your world be filled with warmth and good cheer this Holy season, and throughout the year! Wish your Christmas be filled with peace and love. Merry Xmas. •May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness. MERRY CHRISTMAS.