Christmas. The story of the holiday

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Every year in December in Britain people celebrate the birthday of

Every year in December in Britain people celebrate the birthday of

Jesus Christ. That is why we call this time of year 'Christmas' - we celebrate the 'Mass” (the birth).
Christmas is a wonderful time, bringing families and friends together.. Most people are on holiday in Britain and stay at home with their family on Christmas day

What do we celebrate?

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People celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December in Great Britain

People celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December in Great Britain

and on the 7th of January in Russia
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The symbols of Christmas. Christmas Tree Рождественская елка The tradition to

The symbols of Christmas.

Christmas Tree
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The tradition to decorate the Christmas

tree appeared in Germany. English queen Victoria liked the idea to decorate a fir tree, and in the 19 century this tradition came to Britain. Now all British family decorate the tree with toys, ball, sweets. And this tradition became popular in many countries.
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Decoration of the House Many British families live in the houses,

Decoration of the House

Many British families live in the houses, so

when Christmas comes they beautifully decorate their houses and flats.
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(Stocking) Чулок для подарков In Great Britain children believe, that Santa

(Stocking) Чулок для подарков

In Great Britain children believe, that Santa Claus

put presents in the stockings.
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Свеча (Candle) Candle is one of the Christmas traditions. People light

Свеча (Candle)

Candle is one of the Christmas traditions. People light candles

when all family get together for Christmas dinner.
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Holly. Остролист Holly is the flower of the Christmas season. People

Holly. Остролист

Holly is the flower of the Christmas season. People in

Britain like to decorate their houses with this green plant.
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Carols. Рождественские песни (хоралы) Carols are special Christmas songs. It is

Carols. Рождественские песни (хоралы)

Carols are special Christmas songs. It is very

important tradition in Britain. People sing them in churches and in the streets.
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Candycane Рождественский Леденец Parents give children candy canes for Christmas. The

Candycane Рождественский Леденец

Parents give children candy canes for Christmas. The candy

is made as letter J, because name Jesus starts with this letter.
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Ginger Cookies Имбирное печенье Ginger cookies is traditional food for Christmas.

Ginger Cookies Имбирное печенье

Ginger cookies is traditional food for Christmas. Children put

these cookies on the fireplace for Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus or Father Christmas, is the legendary figure who brings

Santa Claus or Father Christmas, is the legendary figure who brings

presents to good children on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus is white-bearded man wearing a red coat and a hat, red trousers, and black boots. He travels on the 8th flying reindeer. He has helpers - magical elves who make the toys. Santa Claus lives in Lapland with his wife Mrs. Santa.

Santa Claus

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Boxing Day It is usually celebrated on 26 December, the day

Boxing Day

It is usually celebrated on 26 December, the day after

Christmas. In this day people open their Christmas presents and make visits to their relatives and friends.
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Christmas Dinner. For Christmas dinner people eat turkey, potatoes and green

Christmas Dinner.

For Christmas dinner people eat turkey, potatoes and green vegetables.

Then they have the Christmas pudding. At five o'clock it's time for tea and Christmas cake.
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The biggest Christmas tree in London, is in Trafalgar Square. The

The biggest Christmas tree in London, is in Trafalgar Square. The

tree is a present from the people of Oslo, Norway.

Christmas tree in London.

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One of the main traditions in Britain is the Queen's Christmas


One of the main traditions in Britain is the Queen's Christmas

Message or Speech. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Queen gives her Christmas Speech to the nation which is broadcast on radio and television.

The Queen's Speech

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The most popular Christmas song. Jingle bells Dashing through the snow,

The most popular Christmas song. Jingle bells

Dashing through the snow, In

a one-horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way. Bells on bobtail ring, Making spirits bright. What fun it is to ride and sing, A sleighing song tonight. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way, Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way, Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.