Рождественский словарик

Christmas is a season where a lot of people are inspired to love and be loved. One of the most common Christmas greetings is Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas: This is the common greeting used during the Christmas Season. "Have a very Merry Christmas" is a sweet way of wishing your friends and family over the holidays. It expresses your hopes that their Christmas is good, and fun.

English word	Explanation
Christmas tree	This is a decorated tree. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas morning, families and friends open their presents together.
Trimming the tree	Decorating the tree is called 'trimming the tree'.
Sleigh	A 'carriage' that rides on snow. Santa's Sleigh
Christmas carol	A religious song or popular hymn that people sing at Christmas
Christmas Eve	The evening or day before Christmas Day
Santa Claus	An imaginary being who brings presents for children on the night before Christmas Day (also known as Father Christmas) - traditionally an old man with a red suit and white beard (Santa Claus may be based in part on the historical figure of Saint Nicholas.)
Tinsel	A decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil, traditionally used at Christmas

 
Christmas Expressions

• Merry Christmas!
• Happy Christmas
• Happy New Year!
• Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
• Wishing you a prosperous New Year
• All the best for the coming year
• Seasons Greetings!