Christmas Animals

- 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

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.
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)

Dogs Singing Christmas Songs

This hilarious video features a variety of different breeds of dogs all barking their hearts out to a catchy Christmas tune.

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lauriem added a comment October 22, 2009 12:47 AM
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I still love this one, and so does my dog!

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