B1级单词表 - 宗教与节日

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith

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

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

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

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

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

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

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

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

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

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

strong belief in a particular god or religion

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

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

considered sacred within a religious context

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

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