In medieval England The name of the feast Being celebrated was joined To the word “Mass” and this became The name of the day For example The feast of St Michael is called “Michaelmass” The feast of the presentation Because candles were blessed On that day is called “candlemass” Thus it is that in English The feast of The birth of Christ Is called “Christmas “ in some other languages Latin “Dies Natalia Domini” The birth of our Lord German ”Weinacht” Holy Night Spanish “La Navidad” The Birthday Polish “Bose Narodzenie” God’s Birth I wonder how many people Really know what Christmas is And what it REALLY represents