17 key words from the article (reference)
the power to have an effect on people, events, or things
"This means that Christianity is, and has been, a major influence in shaping the culture of the USA."
mainly; for the most part
"The Christmas season is primarily about the birth of Jesus Christ, the centerpiece of the Christian religion."
the most important or central part of something
"The Christmas season is primarily about the birth of Jesus Christ, the centerpiece of the Christian religion."
extraordinary events that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
"He did miracles like healing the sick and the blind with his touch."
unable to see
"He did miracles like healing the sick and the blind with his touch."
living forever; not subject to death
"Through him and his teachings, each person can find their way to Heaven and also gain an immortal physical body."
a person, especially a woman, who has never had sexual intercourse
"Mary was a virgin so Jesus' birth was a miracle."
a man to whom a woman is engaged to be married
"Joseph was Mary's fiance and when he found out that Mary was pregnant, he was upset and wanted to leave her."
carrying an unborn baby inside the body
"When Mary was pregnant, she and Joseph had to travel a very long way to the small town of Bethlehem in order to register their name with the government."
to officially record one's name or details, typically with a government or organization
"When Mary was pregnant, she and Joseph had to travel a very long way to the small town of Bethlehem in order to register their name with the government."
full of people; having many people in a small space
"Because the city was so crowded, no rooms were available in the inns."
able to be used or obtained; not occupied
"Because the city was so crowded, no rooms were available in the inns."
small hotels or lodging houses, especially in the countryside
"Because the city was so crowded, no rooms were available in the inns."
a building for housing farm animals, especially horses
"So Mary and Joseph had to stay in a stable, and this is where Jesus was born."
people who take care of sheep
"On the night of Christ's birth, an angel appeared to some shepherds who were watching their sheep."
an indication or piece of evidence that something exists or is happening
"There were some wise men from far away who saw the star and knew it was a sign of Christ's birth."
an object or image that represents or stands for something else
"As well, people put stars on the top of their Christmas trees as a symbol of the new star."