Christmas

British Sign Language (BSL) translations of Christmas carols and for words and phrases related to advent and Christmas. Our videos are presented by Deaf BSL users who are practising Christians. The presenting team includes professional translators and interpreters, church leaders, and tutors. You can download our videos of Christmas carols in British Sign Language (BSL) to include them in online and onsite carol services, Bible studies, school assemblies, nativity plays, church groups, workshops, and similar. Find out how.

Advent Candle

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Advent Candle. A special candle used in some churches and homes during Advent. Traditions vary: eg one candle, marked with the days of the month (as signed here); five candles, with one being lit each Sunday in Advent, etc.

See also: Advent (the season leading up to Christmas) and Advent (Second coming) and Advent Wreath and Wreath

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  1. Advent Wreath
  2. Advent (Second Advent, Second Coming)
  3. Paschal Candle
  4. Ordinary Time
  5. Wreath
  6. Crook (Hooked staff)

Advent Wreath

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Advent Wreath. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, a wreath made from greenery and berries is constructed for decoration in some churches. Typically, the Advent wreath forms the base on which the Advent candle is displayed, perhaps with other candles.

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  1. Advent Candle
  2. Advent (Second Advent, Second Coming)
  3. Wreath
  4. Ordinary Time
  5. Lyre
  6. Spire

Afraid / Scared / Fear

Version 1

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Afraid / Scared / Fear. To be fearful or greatly concerned. As the shepherds were when the angels appeared to when to tell them of the birth of Jesus, or when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary when they went to see his tomb.

Version 2

Version 3

Biblical references include: Genesis 3:10, 1 Samuel 18:12, Matthew 28:5, and Luke 2:10

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  1. Egypt
  2. Great Commission (-The)
  3. Immaculate Conception
  4. Nativity / Birth of Jesus
  5. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  6. Conceived (by the Holy Spirit)

Betrothed

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Betrothed. A couple in a binding agreement or formal contract to marry.

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  1. Host of Angels
  2. Advent Candle
  3. Virgin Conception of Jesus
  4. Wreath
  5. King of Kings
  6. Advent Wreath

Camel

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Camel. Large mammal with one (dromedary) or two (Bactrian camel) fatty humps on its back. Native to Asia and now feral in Australia. Vital in nomadic cultures for milk, meat, fibres (for clothing, tents, bedding etc) and for transporting people and goods. Regarded as unclean ‘non-kosher’ in Judaism and therefore not suitable as food but is used as a beast of burden. Camels are mentioned in the Bible in various contexts, including as a means of transport and a measure of wealth.

Biblical references include: Genesis 12:16, Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25

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  1. Whale
  2. Harp
  3. Font
  4. Lady Chapel
  5. Tomb (in Biblical times)
  6. Slay

Christ (-Jesus) – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Christ (-Christ). A Roman Catholic sign for Christ. The second person of the Trinity; the Son of God.

The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew-Aramaic word Yeshua, which means “Yahweh (the Lord) is salvation.” Christ is actually a title for Jesus, it comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning “the Anointed One”. Yeshua was a common alternative form of the name Yehoshua (Joshua).

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  1. Holy Communion / Eucharist – RCS
  2. Mary (Mother of Jesus) – RCS
  3. Eucharist Service / Mass – RCS
  4. St Ignatius of Loyola – RCS
  5. Anoint (sacrament) – RCS
  6. Son (of God) – RCS