Christmas- Christmas
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. Christmas
A. The calendar ___ just begun
2. eve
B. Gifts wrapped for birthdays and holidays
3. New Year
C. Special day of celebration or time off
4. presents
D. A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
5. family
E. Time off from school or work for fun and travel
6. gifts
F. Holiday celebrated on December 25
7. holiday
G. Parents, children and relatives who belong together
8. food
H. A person's soul or inner feelings
9. spirit
I. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs
10. season
J. Sweet treat made from sugar
11. hot chocolate
K. Herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as
12. peppermint
L. What we eat to get energy and grow
13. candy
M. A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar
14. ornaments
N. A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck (plural)
15. wreath
O. The act of going from one place to another
16. bells
P. The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
17. sleigh
Q. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
18. snow
R. Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race
19. vacation
S. Celebration with friends
20. traveling
T. Something used to beautify (plural)
21. party
U. Frozen flakes that fall in winter
22. celebration
V. Something acquired without compensation (plural)