Religion Contract Essays - Christmas Traditions, Christmas

Religion Contract Nativity Alphabet A~ Angel B~ Bethlehem C~ Christ D~ Dawning Sun E~ Eucharist F~ Frankincense G~ Gold H~ Holy Spirit I~ Infant J~ Jesus K~ Kosher L~ Lord M~ Myrrh N~ Noel O~ Ooh Emmanuel P~ Peace On Earth Q~Queen of Bethlehem R~Rejoice S~ Sacraments T~ Three Kings U~ Universal Faith V~ Vigil W~ Wise men X~ Xavior Y~ Yondering Star Z~ Zackeriah #6 Silent Night Silent night holy night all is calm all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night holy night shepherds quake at the sight glorious stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia Christ the savior is born! Christ the savior is born! Silent night holy night son of god loves pure light radiant beams from the holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus lord at thy birth Jesus lord at thy birth. #7 The three wise men that visited Jesus were Melchior Balthazar Gaspar #8 The gifts that were given to Jesus from the wise men were Gold Frankincense Myrrh # 12 The True Meaning of Christmas To me the true meaning of Christmas is simply not all about receiving gifts. It's a time of the year when it's Jesus' turn to be recognized. Christmas is Jesus' birthday, and this is the time where we should praise him and thank him for giving up his life for us. It is true that we should always thank him but we should really adore him at Christmas. Christmas is a time we should spend with our family and friends, for they are the people we care about most. Also everyone should attend mass to honor Jesus on this very special day. So when you think about Christmas don't think about what you are going to get but think about what you are going to give. #15 The Christmas traditions we have in my family are decorating our Christmas tree as a family. Every year we buy our tree a week before Christmas, and we decorate it when it falls. We do this as a family. I think there is no meaning behind decorating a Christmas tree with out the whole household family. Every year we also have a tradition of going to visit my grandparents at their house, and that's where we eat Christmas dinner. When we go down my grandparent's house its not just my household family down there it's the whole entire family to celebrate together. I think even when I have my own family I will always continue these traditions because they bring back memories of all the good times I have had with my family. #16 Dear journal, I'm writing today to speak on behalf of the situation of Joseph and my child that is soon to be born. I think this is the best gift a person could ever receive. Even though I ?m a virgin this still allows me to have a beautiful child. I think this is the most blessed miracle God has ever performed. T first I must admit I was shocked that I was chosen to be the mother of Jesus but, now I ?m so grateful. Sincerely, Mary #13 Christmas Christmas is a time for giving?not for receiving. Christmas is a time for sharing? not for selfishness Christmas is a time for prayer?not for play Christmas is a time for Jesus' birth? not for getting presents Christmas is a time for going to mass?not for making excuses Christmas is a time for love ?not for hatred Christmas is a time for everyone to share with the ones you love and respect. Everyone who seems just a little nicer during the Christmas season should learn from that change and keep it. Start the New Year a whole different way that you ended. Love one another, as you would like to be loved! #10 Summary of the life of saint Nicholas The legend of Santa clause began with a real person. Saint Nicholas, who lived many centuries ago. He is one of the most popular saints honored by Christians. He lived during the 4th century in lycia. There is not much known about him. Some stories say he was born in patara and traveled to Egypt and Palestine as a young man. After a while he became bishop of the church at mayra. By the 6th century his burial shrine was well known at myra. In 1087 his remains were moved to bari, Italy which became a crowed pilgrimage center in