Interesting facts

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1. The word „Christmas“ comes from the Old English, „Cristes maesse“ which means „Christ’s mass“ on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is traditionally a celebration of family and children.

MASS

[mæs]

I. n литургия, богослужение, high/low MASS голяма/малка литургия

2. The modern Christmas tree tradition came from western Germany, from a medieval custom, as a paradise tree – a tree decorated with apples, wafers (or cookies), and candles representing the Garden of Eden, the host, and Christ.

HOST

[houst]

I. 1. множество, тълпа

HOSTs of troubles куп неприятности

2. ост. воинство, войска

the HOSTs of Heaven небесните светила, звездите, ангелите

II. 1. домакин, стопанин

2. хотелиер, съдържател

3. биол. гостоприемник

III. n църк. хостия, нафора