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Festivals

An event, usually staged by a local community, which usually focusses on and celebrates a unique aspect, custom or tradition of that community.

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candle

Festivals; Christmas

A light source typified by a wick embedded in solid fuel, usually wax or fat, and used in Christianity to symbolize the Light of Jesus Christ.

carols

Festivals; Christmas

Originally secular songs to accompany dancing during communal celebrations, Carols have evolved to become religious songs sung at Christmas.

carols by candelight

Festivals; Christmas

An Australia tradition of gathering to literally sing Christmas carols by candlelight, initiated in 1937 by radio presenter Norman Banks and now enjoyed in communities across the ...

christmas

Festivals; Christmas

From the Old English, Cristes Maesse, meaning the Mass of Christ, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of December, the nominated day of observance.

christmas cards

Festivals; Christmas

Greeting cards sent to family and friends at Christmas, a time-honored tradition that has now become a thriving industry.

christmas carols

Festivals; Christmas

Carols, song used in celebrations and dances, written for and sung at Christmas.

christmas lights

Festivals; Christmas

Light is used to symbolize Jesus being the light of the world. Electric lights were first used to decorate Christmas trees in 1882 and the tradition has since grown to the point ...