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Beliefs: Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, which is important in Christianity. This belief leads people to go to church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day (UMGC, n.d., What is Culture?).
Values: Christmas shows values like generosity and family time. For example, giving gifts and spending time with loved ones during Christmas reflects these values (UMGC, n.d., Elements of Culture).
Norms: Common practices during Christmas include giving gifts, decorating with lights and trees, and having special meals. These are the usual things people do during the holiday (UMGC, n.d., Norms and Values).
Symbols: Christmas has symbols like the Christmas tree, which stands for life and renewal; Santa Claus, who represents giving; and the star, which symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem. These symbols help define what Christmas looks and feels like (UMGC, n.d., Symbols in Culture).