Out of the Blue: 2018-2019 December Issue | Page 12

The Story Behind Christmas

What is Christmas and why do people celebrate it?

Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Every year people celebrate this special day on December 25th.

What do people do on Christmas Eve?

On Christmas Eve, people decorate their homes and put their stockings either above the fire place or hanging on the wall. People also make some cookies for Santa and food for his reindeer.

What do people usually eat for a Christmas dinner?

On a Christmas night, people would normally have a nice Christmas dinner. They would invite their friends or family to eat dinner with them. It’s just like a thanksgiving dinner with the turkey, gravy, stuffing and mash potatoes and ham.

Charlotte