4. Christmas – A holiday of Traditions

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  1. synchronized
    operating in unison
    Some of the displays are even synchronized to Christmas songs called carols.
  2. keepsake
    something of sentimental value
    These children are often also photographed with the mall Santa as a keepsake.
  3. tinsel
    glittering metal foil used as decoration
    Lights, strings, tinsel, and even popcorn can be used to decorate a Christmas tree.
  4. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
    Many people, regardless of their religion, put up and decorate a Christmas tree.
  5. denomination
    a group of religious congregations with its own organization
    Christians of different denominations go to church on Christmas.
  6. carol
    a joyful song
    Some of the displays are even synchronized to Christmas songs called carols.
  7. secular
    not concerned with or devoted to religion
    In the United States, however, the holiday has a much more secular tone, and is celebrated throughout the country.
  8. regardless
    in spite of everything
    Many people, regardless of their religion, put up and decorate a Christmas tree.
  9. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
    The purpose of a Christmas tree is to have a central location to place gifts.
  10. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
    The tree can be a real evergreen or it can be an artificial tree.
  11. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
    Many also elaborately decorate their homes with lights.
  12. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
    According to legend, a jolly fat man with a beard, named Santa Claus, leaves presents under the tree.
  13. celebrated
    widely known and esteemed
    In the United States, however, the holiday has a much more secular tone, and is celebrated throughout the country.
  14. throughout
    from first to last
    In the United States, however, the holiday has a much more secular tone, and is celebrated throughout the country.
  15. exchange
    the act of giving something in return for something received
    Adults can also exchange gifts at this time.
  16. mass
    the common people generally
    Many Catholics go to midnight mass.
  17. tone
    the general atmosphere of a place or situation
    In the United States, however, the holiday has a much more secular tone, and is celebrated throughout the country.
  18. observe
    behave as expected during of holidays or rites
    Christmas, observed on December 25, is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
  19. spirit
    the general atmosphere of a place or situation
    Originally these songs were religious, but now they are about the spirit of the season.
Created on Tue Jun 09 03:52:12 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Jun 09 03:57:58 EDT 2020)

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