Christmas

• History behind Christmas

  • Three wise men visited Jesus in Bethlehem bearing three gifts; Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
  • Jesus' birth proved the old testament right that he would overtake the current King Herold
  • Jesus was known as the King of the Jews
  • A bright star signalled the place of Jesus' birth
• How is Christmas celebrated

  • Children often re-enact in the nativity
  • Midnight mass into Christmas
  • Advent candles are lit in church
  • Christingles
  • Gift are given between friends and family
• • Orange - the world
  • Four sticks - four seasons of church
  • Fruit - fruits of the world
  • Red ribbon - Jesus' blood
  • Candle - Jesus is the light of the world


  What does each part of a Christingle represent