Christmas in Great Britain

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Preparing To Christmas The British celebrate Christmas on December 25. They

Preparing
To Christmas

The British celebrate Christmas on December 25. They buy

gifts for each other, decorate their houses with lights and choose Xmas trees.
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Christmas Eve Santa Claus climbs down the chimneys of the British

Christmas Eve

Santa Claus climbs down the chimneys of the British houses

and leaves presents under fur-trees on Christmas Eve, when people are sleeping.
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Christmas Red Socks Long ago, each child hung a stocking, or

Christmas Red Socks

Long ago, each child hung a stocking, or sock,

over the fireplace. Santa entered down the chimney and left candy and presents inside the socks for the children. Today the tradition is carried on.
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In the morning, English people open their presents and then they

In the morning, English people open their presents and then

they attend religious ceremonies at churches.

Christmas Morning

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In the afternoon the British may watch the Queen on television

In the afternoon the British may watch the Queen on

television as she delivers her traditional Christmas message to the United Kingdom or go to Trafalgar Square where a big Christmas tree stands.


Christmas Day

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In this wonderful day, English people visit their friends and relatives.

In this wonderful day, English people visit their friends and

relatives. Some groups of the British walk from house to house and sing Christmas carols. People give singers money or invite them for a warm drink.

The Happiest Holiday