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Ghosts.
Four of these appeared in A Christmas Carol.
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In the meadow
In the song "winter wonderland" they build a snowman here.
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Yule Log
An old tradition celebrates the longest night on December 21 by burning this for good luck.
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The Messiah
Some churches hold special services for a community sing-along of excerpts from this oratorio by Handel.
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Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way...
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An angel gets its wings
In It's A Wonderful Life, they say that every time a bell rings, this happens.
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Snow Angel
If you slip and happen to land on your back in a pristine patch of snow, you may as well move your arms and legs to make this figure.
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Christmas Star
What drew the Three Wise Men to Jesus’ manger in Bethlehem?
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Surfing
Because Christmas lands at the height of summer in Australia, families flock to the beaches where you might see Santa doing this.
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It's the best time of the year!
Have a holly jolly Christmas ...
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Miracle on 34th Street featured this real-life department store.
Macy's
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Jon Snow
In the series “Game of Thrones,” this character is often told, “You know nothing.”
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Jupiter and Saturn
Next week we’ll all see a new “Christmas Star” when these two planets meet in a solstice conjunction.
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree
New York City has kicked off the season with a ceremony lighting this tree for almost 90 years.
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had a very shiny nose!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ...
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Vermont
White Christmas was set at a ski lodge in this state, where the snow must be beautiful this time of year.
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Top Hat
This magical item of clothing brings Frosty the Snowman to life.
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Menorah
Hannukah celebrates the “Miracle of Oil” when a one-day supply of pure temple oil lasted for eight days, represented today by this item.
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Germany
One worldwide Christmas tradition is decorating an evergreen tree with lights and ornaments, which is said to have originated in this country.
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Sweetly singing o'er the plain
Angels we have heard on high...
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Pink Bunny Onesie
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie receives this homemade gift from his aunt.
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Bumbles
In the 1964 stop-action film, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” the abominable snowman turns out to be not so mean. What was his name?
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Candles
Many Christian churches celebrate the holiday with a service lighted by these, nowadays, usually electric.
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La Virgen de Guadalupe
People across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico celebrate the feast day of this patron saint on December 12 with candles, roses, and songs.
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No crib for a bed
Away in a manger...
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