Word Power: test your knowledge of Christmas words

A: Listen
B: Feel surprised
C: Worship

As in, “‘Hark!’ cried one of the parents. ‘Is that the herald angels I hear singing?’”

A: Small, round sweet
B: Plum sweetened with syrup
C: Rosy cheek

As in, “In centuries past, sugar plums were often made by coating layers of boiled sugar onto dried fruit, nuts or seeds.”

Make your own edible Christmas tree with this Christmas tree cookie stack.

A: Ring bells
B: Sing happily
C: Travel by train

As in, “The children trolled festive tunes while awaiting Santa’s promised appearance at their party.”

A: Good fortune
B: Times long ago
C: Passing of the old year

As in, “Hannah and her former university roommate met to have a drink and reminisce about auld lang syne.”

A: See
B: Take to heart
C: Keep close

As in, “The holiday parade was saturated with colourful lights and dancing girls, and Jai beheld it with excitement.”

Now read 3 classic tales of wonder in these Miraculous Christmas Stories.

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Source: Reader’s Digest Canada