lesson 2

• Christmas - is a holiday observed generally on the 25th of December to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
• Christmas Day - is celebrated as a major festival and public holiday in countries around the world.
• Mass during Christmas Season:

  1.) The Midnight Mass ( Mass at Night)

  2.) The Dawn Mass ( Mass at Dawn)

  3.) The DAy MAss ( Mass during the day)
• Tradition During Christmas

  • Decorating Nativity Scene
  • Singing Christmas Carrol
  • Attending Masses
  • Observing Feast Day
  • Act of Charity and Giving
• Decorating Nativity Scene - it portrays the biblical account of Jesus Christ's birth, of the nativity. It is the decorating of Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph, angels, the shepherds, the three wise men, and the animals.
• Singing Christmas Carols - refers to the custom of gathering to sing

  songs specifically associated with the holiday season, these songs often convey themes of joy, peace, love, and the birth of Jesus Christ.

  •It fosters a sense of Joy and community.
• Attending Masses - participating in religious service, specifically mass to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • is a central tradition for many Catholics and Christians, providing an opportunity for worship, reflection, and celebration of the significance of Jesus' birth in their faith.
• Observing Feast day - A specific religious feast day occurs in the Christmas season.

  • connection to God, Mary, and the saint through the acts that enrich their spiritual journey and deepen their understanding of Christian truth.
• Act of Charity and Giving - intentional act of kindness, generosity, and compassion undertaken by people surrounding Christmas.

  these act motivate the spirit of Christmas, which emphasizes love, goodwill and sharing wit others particularly in needs.
• Christmas - welcoming the light of Christ
• white vest - purity of Jesus christ