B1 Level Wordlist - Religion and Festivals

Here you will learn some English words about religion and festivals, such as "prayer", "eggnog", "bless", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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B1 Level Wordlist

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

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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

eggnog [noun]

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

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

Ex: According to tradition , couples share a kiss under the mistletoe , bringing good luck and happiness for the coming year .
God [noun]

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

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angel [noun]

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

Ex: The Bible describes the angel Gabriel delivering messages from God .
elf [noun]

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

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Hanukkah [noun]

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

Ex: Hanukkah is a time for reflection and gratitude , as families come together to honor their faith and heritage .
miracle [noun]

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

Ex: The Bible describes Jesus turning water into wine as a miracle .
eve [noun]

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

Easter [noun]

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

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

Ex: Many Americans watch football games on Thanksgiving .

to lead religious ceremonies, especially those within the Christian faith

Ex: Pastor invited the choir to sing hymns as they celebrated the baptism of newborn babies .

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

Ex: The annual celebration of Earth Day encourages communities to come together and participate in environmental clean-up activities .
charity [noun]

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

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .
religion [noun]

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

Ex: His religion requires daily prayer and meditation .
prayer [noun]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

Ex: The Muslim community observed the call to prayer , with worshippers facing towards Mecca and reciting sacred verses as a form of devotion .
to pray [verb]

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

Ex: Families gather around the table to pray before meals , expressing gratitude for the food .
abbey [noun]

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

Ex: We visited the abbey during our vacation , marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings .

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

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design .
ceremony [noun]

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

Ex: The ceremony to commemorate the national holiday was held in the town square .
custom [noun]

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

Ex: The custom of celebrating New Year 's Eve with fireworks is widespread .

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

Ex: They celebrated the tradition of lighting candles on the first night of Hanukkah .
faith [noun]

strong belief in a particular god or religion

Ex: The preacher 's powerful sermon inspired a renewed sense of faith among the congregation .
religious [adjective]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

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believer [noun]

someone who believes in a god or a particular religion

to bless [verb]

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

Ex: The priest will bless the newlyweds in the church ceremony .
holy [adjective]

considered sacred within a religious context

Ex: He visited the holy shrine to pay his respects and offer prayers .
priest [noun]

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

Ex: The young man studied for years to become a priest .

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