Christmas in Britain

Christmas in Britain is one of the greatest holidays. Its celebrated on the 25-th of December.

The origin of Christmas The word Christmas comes from the name Christ and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. In AD440 the Christian Church fixed a celebration date of December 25. The word Christmas comes from the name Christ and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. In AD440 the Christian Church fixed a celebration date of December 25.

This abbreviation for Christmas is of Greek origin. The word for Christ in Greek is Xristos. Thats why people use this short form of the holiday. This abbreviation for Christmas is of Greek origin. The word for Christ in Greek is Xristos. Thats why people use this short form of the holiday.

Christmas traditions In Great Britain people like to prepare for Chistmas. They cook food, send Christmas cards, decorate their houses and churches, prepare gifts. Everyone is busy even the children. In Great Britain people like to prepare for Chistmas. They cook food, send Christmas cards, decorate their houses and churches, prepare gifts. Everyone is busy even the children.

Christmas dinner People in England cook a Christmas dinner for the family. The traditional Christmas dinner consists of fried potatoes with roast turkey, roast beef or goose,sweet mince pies, a plum pudding. People in England cook a Christmas dinner for the family. The traditional Christmas dinner consists of fried potatoes with roast turkey, roast beef or goose,sweet mince pies, a plum pudding.

Christmas Tree The tradition to decorate Christmas Tree came from Germany in the 16th century. German people decorated fir trees with roses, apples, candles and colored paper. The Christmas tree came to Britain in the 19th century. The tradition to decorate Christmas Tree came from Germany in the 16th century. German people decorated fir trees with roses, apples, candles and colored paper. The Christmas tree came to Britain in the 19th century.

Christmas trees The decorated and illuminated Christmas trees were popular in England. Every year a big Christmas tree is decorated near the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square in London. The decorated and illuminated Christmas trees were popular in England. Every year a big Christmas tree is decorated near the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square in London.

Carol singing On Christmas Eve carols are often sung by groups of singers walking from house to house. Caroling is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain. On Christmas Eve carols are often sung by groups of singers walking from house to house. Caroling is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain.

Christmas cards British people send a lot of Christmas cards to their friends and relatives. British people send a lot of Christmas cards to their friends and relatives. Christmas cards can show religious pictures - Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Today, they often have jokes, winter pictures, Father Christmas. Christmas cards can show religious pictures - Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Today, they often have jokes, winter pictures, Father Christmas.

Santa Claus 'Father Christmas' (or 'Santa Claus') is the main symbol of Christmas. He is an old man with long white beard, red coat, and bag of toys. Children know that he brings them presents the night before Christmas. He lives near the North Pole, and comes on a sledge pulled by reindeer. 'Father Christmas' (or 'Santa Claus') is the main symbol of Christmas. He is an old man with long white beard, red coat, and bag of toys. Children know that he brings them presents the night before Christmas. He lives near the North Pole, and comes on a sledge pulled by reindeer.

Christmas stockings Santa comes into houses down the chimney and places presents for the children in socks or bags by their beds or in front of the family Christmas tree. Santa comes into houses down the chimney and places presents for the children in socks or bags by their beds or in front of the family Christmas tree. Thats why children hang a stocking on the fireplace or on their bed for Father Christmas. Thats why children hang a stocking on the fireplace or on their bed for Father Christmas.

The Candy Cane Candy cane is a symbol of Christmas, too. Candy cane is a symbol of Christmas, too.

Queen's Christmas Message Every year the Queen makes a Christmas Message on Christmas Day afternoon. Every year the Queen makes a Christmas Message on Christmas Day afternoon.

Boxing day Boxing Day is on December 26th. Nowadays dustmen, milkmen, or postmen get a present for a good service at Christmas time. Boxing Day is on December 26th. Nowadays dustmen, milkmen, or postmen get a present for a good service at Christmas time.

Christmas plants Poinsettia, Mistletoe and Holly are Christmas plants. Poinsettia, Mistletoe and Holly are Christmas plants.

Today Christmas is one of the most popular and favourite holidays in Britain

Merry Christmas!