When is Christmas in Britain? What do you know about this festival?

For most British families it is the most important festival of the year.

Houses are decorated with coloured lights, hollies and, of course, Christmas trees.

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1.Most families decorate their houses with brightly-coloured paper or. 2.They usually have in the corner of the room.

3.Children leave at the end of their beds. 4.Santa Claus comes down during the night.

5.Family sits down to a big dinner. 6.One of the most important traditions is

Are the statements true or false? Are the statements true or false? 1. Christmas combines the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ with the traditional festivities of winter. 2. Most families decorate their houses with brightly-coloured plates, glasses and original boxes.

3. A Christmas oak in the corner of the room is usually glittering with coloured lights and decorations. 4. Children leave a long sock or stocking at the end of their beds on Christmas Eve, hoping that Santa Claus will bring them presents. 5. At some time on Christmas Day the family will sit down to a big dinner followed by Christmas cakes.