(5) Gifts
(6) Mistletoe
(7) Bells
(8) Holly
(9) Star
You may check what these Christmas symbols mean at: http://www.athomeschool.com/unitstudy/christmas_symbols_13.htm
(12/26/2006)
Whoever can first find out what ANY of the Christmas symbols means will get a present from Irene. :)
(Deadline:12/25/2006)
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stars
On each Christmas tree all hangs all over the dazzling ornament, but
each tree's peak surely has an especially big star, symbolizes that to
guide Eastern three doctors to find Jesus's star. Moreover in the
traditional custom, the household head which only has the family only
then may hang up star of the this hope, the other people are may not
overstep authority and get involved in another's affaris.
ps我用電腦翻成英文的,不知道有沒有錯,本來想自己翻,但是怕寫錯
Mistletoe
They symbolize peace,happaniess and welcome.
If you were found standing under the mistletoe someone has to kiss you!
(參考空英)
((Christmas gift))
In the United States, children receive their gifts from "Santa Claus." Christmas presents are usually opened on Christmas Day, but some people open their gifts on Christmas Eve. To many other children around the world as well recieve gifts from Santa Claus.
In the Christian sense, gifts are exchanged in the spirit of the Magi bringing gifts to the Baby Jesus.
((Mistletoe))
The name was originally applied to Viscum album
and subsequently to other related species.
In Celtic mythology and in Druid rituals, it was considered an antidote to poison, but contact with its berries produces a rash similar to the poison ivy rash in people who are sensitive to it (as many are), so the whole plant came to be thought of as poisonous.
Viscum album is used in Europe whereas Phoradendron leucarpum is used in North America. According to a custom of Christmas cheer, any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss.
((Holly))
In many Western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths. Many of the hollies are highly decorative, and are widely used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. The wood is heavy, hard and white; one traditional use is for chess pieces, with holly for the white pieces, and ebony for the black. Other uses include turnery, inlay work and as firewood.
((Stars))
A tree topper is a decorative star, angel or other item which is placed on the crown of a Christmas tree. If viewed in a Christian context, the tree topper usually signifies the Christmas Star (Star of Bethlehem) or angelic hosts which proclaimed the news of the birth of Jesus to the world on the eve of his birth. Modern pagan homes celebrate the winter solstice, which falls close to Christmas, by decorating an evergreen tree as a symbol of continuing life, but make an effort to decorate it with non-Christian symbols and often choose tree toppers representing the sun.
Number fonr(star): symbol magi follow star then find Jesus,and only a host in family can put the star in a Christmas tree.
MISTLETOE
榭寄生 if you kiss with someone you love under the mistletoe in Christmas , you'll fall in love with he or her!
romatic,yea?
StArS mean:
To symbolize three doctors follow
that star to look for Jesus.
Cindy,
Nice try!
But I hope you can try writing English all by yourself. You know, stuff like the translation software might not do a better job than you. Besides, I'm sure you can do it; trust yourself and try, ok? :)
Yes, at Christmas time people remember "the star," which led the three wise men to the Christ Child. Nice work!
Good job, Elizabeth!
But it'd be better if you can paraphrase it, in your own words.:)
Now you have it, Zenobia!
But remember to use your own words next time.^^
That's right, King!
It symbolizes the star that the magi followed and then found Jesus.:D
Xmas = Christmas = 聖誕節
『Bells』
Bells represent Joy and Sorrow. They are a symbol of creativity and harmony; the creating Word, and the music of the spheres. [Gen 1; John 1:1-4] High in the towers, suspended between heaven and earth, bells and especially their clappers, represent communication and suspension between heaven and earth, or humans and God. Even today, on Christmas Eve, these bells may be heard ringing at midnight. In other European towns, the ringing of bells from churches that were swallowed up by earthquakes during worship services may be heard by putting one's ear to the ground on Christmas Eve.
mistletoe symbolize good luck and safely
You may check what these Christmas symbols mean at: http://www.athomeschool.com/unitstudy/christmas_symbols_13.htm
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