#13 ELA Vocab

Nativity

Definition: ​the occasion of a person’s birth

Example: For Christmas, the church put a Nativity scene on the front lawn.

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Mistletoe

Definition: leathery-leaved parasitic plant which grows on apple, oak and other broadleaf trees and bears white glutinous berries in winter

Example: We had mistletoe hanging around the house for the holiday.

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Frankincense

Definition: an aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree and burned as incense

Example: She was burning frankincense in her room because she liked the smell.

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Caroling

Definition: the activity of singing Christmas songs as a group

Example: My favorite Christmas tradition is caroling with my friends.

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Reindeer

Definition: a deer of the tundra, have large antlers, can draw sleds, can provide milk, flesh, and hide.

Example: Santa and his reindeer landed on the roof so he could deliver presents to the house.

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Ornament

Definition: a thing used to make something look more attractive having no practical purpose. Especially small objects like figurines

Example: She helped her family decorate for Christmas by placing a small ornament on the tree.

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Generosity

Definition: the quality of being kind and generous

Example: Due to their parents generosity, she was able to buy a new car with the money her parents gave her.

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Naughty

Definition: disobedient, badly behaved

Example: She was being naughty so her mom told her she would probably get coal in her stocking.

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Sleigh

Definition: sled drawn by horses and reindeer, especially one used for passengers

Example: At the holiday celebration we took a horse drawn sleigh ride around town.

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