Friday, December 11, 2009

ASL word of the day...Christmas




Christmas n. The annual Christian holiday celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus: plans to go home for Christmas
(initialized sign showing the shape of a wreath) Move the right C hand, palm facing forward, in a large arc from in front of the left shoulder to in front of the right shoulder.

Eight things are usually associated with Christmas
First and foremost is its religious significance as the birthday of Christ.
The other seven are:
Hanging the mistletoe

  • Burning the Yule log, 
  • Christmas Trees
  • Christmas Carols
  • Greeting Cards
  • Christmas Stockings
  • Santa Claus
These eight have remained symbols of Christmas throughout the years. 

Hanging the mis