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In holiday lore, animals have a special place in the celebration of Christmas and many Christmas plays and outdoor nativity scenes showcase animals such as donkeys, camels, sheep, oxen and goats.
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Fast Facts
- According to the Bible, animals were present in the manger when baby Jesus was born
- Mary rode into Bethlehem on a donkey
- St Francis of Assisi used live animals in his nativity plays
- Santa Claus rides in a reindeer-drawn sleigh
- Animals frequently adorn Christmas cards
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Christmas Animal Legends
- Animals are able to speak at midnight on Christmas EveBlog: The Night The Animals Talk (December 25, 2005)
- Cattle kneel on Christmas to worship baby JesusSuite101.com: Legendary Animals (December 13, 2007)
- Indian lore believes that deer kneel on Christmas night and look at the sky in praise of the Great SpiritSuite101.com: Legendary Animals (December 13, 2007)
- An English legend holds to the belief that bees would gather on Christmas Eve to hum a hymnSuite101.com: Legendary Animals (December 13, 2007)
- Tabby cats were given the stamp of the letter "M" on their heads, as thanks from Mary for comforting baby Jesus after his birthSuite101.com: Legendary Animals (December 13, 2007)
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New Art for Animals! Christmas Dachshund art, watercolor and ink, Texas artist V. Bridges-H.. http://bit.ly/43JWbd
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@KariHultman Yes, and the animals store inside. I'm making a new pair of animals for Christmas each year. http://yfrog.com/0qtxtsj
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The Haba playfood has arrived. Toy animals the world over can eat this Christmas!
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At today's #Christmas Spectacular dress rehearsal we adding: animals to the Nativity, pyrotechnics, and finally...an audience! YEAH!
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Humane Gifts are a great way to celebrate and protect animals. Choose a Christmas gift for a loved one www.hsi.org.au/humanegifts
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