Lista de Palabras Nivel B1 - Religión y festivales

the 25th of December on which Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's birth

Navidad

an imaginary man with gray long beard wearing red clothes, which children believe brings presents for them at Christmas

Papá Noel, Santa Claus

a religious song that is sung at Christmas or during Christmas holiday season

villancico

a drink made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcoholic beverages such as brandy or rum

ponche de huevo, rompope, candeal

a long and large sock that children leave somewhere in their house before they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that later they can find it filled with presents

calcetín de Navidad, bota de Navidad, media de Navidad

a specific tree that is covered with lights and decorations and put in or outside houses at Christmas

árbol de Navidad

the 24th of December, which is the day before Christmas

Nochebuena, víspera de Navidad

a plant with white berries that grows on other trees such as apple or oak, often used as Christmas decoration

muérdago

the supernatural being that Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship and believe to be the creator of the universe

Dios

a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

ángel

a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers

elfo, duende

an eight-day holiday when Jewish people celebrate the time that an important temple was given back to them

Janucá

an occurrence or event that is impossible to be the work of a human being rather a supernatural power

milagro

the evening or day before an event, particularly a religious one

víspera

a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible

Semana Santa

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Día de Acción de Gracias

to lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith

celebrar

the action of honoring something, such as an important event, day, etc.

celebración

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

organización benéfica

the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

religión

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

oración, rezo

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

rezar

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

abadía

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

catedral

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

ceremonia

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

costumbre

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

tradición

strong belief in a particular god or religion

fe

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

religioso

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

creyente, fiel

to ask for divine favor or protection for a certain thing or person

bendecir

considered sacred within a religious context

santo, sagrado

a man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church

sacerdote

the art or process of making something look more attractive by adding beautiful things to it

decoración