One of the greatest holidays of Christianity is Christmas. - презентация

1 One of the greatest holidays of Christianity is Christmas.

2 This holiday is celebrated by Catholics on 25th December, and orthodox on 7th January new style. The main symbols of the Christmas are Christmas crowns, candles and bells.

3 This holiday is established in honour of Jesus Christ's birth in Bethlehem. Many Christians believe that the birth of Jesus fulfilled prophecies from the Old Testament.

4 Christmas tradition Up to Christmas orthodox believers keep the fasting for 40 days. A Christmas lent is the last one in a year.

5 Christmas tree There are numerous giant and charming tales about the origin of the Christmas tree. Since ancient times, evergreen trees have been revered as a present of fertility.

6 T he tradition of Christmas gift-giving is shrouded in something of a mystery. Christmas gifts are hidden under a fur-tree and are given each other on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve people give each other Christmas cards.

7 Christmas is a very light holiday of Orthodoxy, a holiday of kindness.

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