Christmas is coming! Урок английского языка в 6 классе учитель Молявина Елена Николаевна МБОУ «Гимназия №18»

“So many countries, so many customs. If we celebrate the same holidays we are very much alike.”

Santa's sleigh slides on slick snow. Tiny Timmy trims the tall tree with tinsel. Bobby brings bright bells. Christmas tongue twisters

Christmas. The story of the holiday

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?

People celebrate Christmas on the 25 th of December in Great Britain and on the 7 th of January in Russia

The symbols of Christmas Christmas Tree  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.

Decoration of the House Many British families live in the houses, so when Christmas comes they beautifully decorate their houses and flats.

Stocking  In Great Britain children believe, that Santa Claus put presents in the stockings.

Candle  Candle is one of the Christmas traditions. People light candles when all family get together for Christmas dinner.

Holly. Остролист  Holly is the flower of the Christmas season. People in Britain like to decorate their houses with this green plant.

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.

Candycane Рождественский Леденец  Parents give children candy canes for Christmas. The candy is made as letter J, because name Jesus starts with this letter.

Ginger Cookies Имбирное печенье  Ginger cookies is traditional food for Christmas. Children put these cookies on the fireplace for Santa Claus.

 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 8 th flying reindeer. He has helpers - magical elves who make the toys. Santa Claus lives in Lapland with his wife Mrs. Santa.

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.

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.

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.

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

Card 1: 1. Have you ever hearing about Christmas carols? 2. A strong wind is blowing when she left the house. 3. I have never visit Trafalgar Square?

1. Have you ever heard about Christmas carols? 2. A strong wind was blowing when she left the house. 3. I have never visited Trafalgar Square?

Card 2: 1.That photo is taking yesterday. 2.I have never been to Great Britain. Neither do I. 3. What beautiful Christmas tree!

1.That photo was taken yesterday. 2.I have never been to Great Britain. Neither have I. 3. What a beautiful Christmas tree!

Card 3 : 1.Most people lived in Scotland are called Scots. 2. Does his father works in the factory? 3. My little sister don’t go to school.

1.Most people living in Scotland are called Scots. 2. Does his father work in the factory? 3. My little sister doesn’t go to school.