CHRISTMAS

Christmas trees Christmas trees were a German tradition brought to Britain in 1841 when Prince Albert had a Christmas tree put up for his wife, Queen Victoria, in Windsor Castle. Now most people in Britain have a decorated Christmas tree in their houses at Christmas.

Father Christmas Children believe that Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus, brings them presents. On Christmas Eve, 24th December, children hang stockings at the end of their beds or at the fireplace.

Then while they are asleep, Father Christmas comes and puts presents in their stockings. Traditionally, he comes down the chimney.

In Great Britain there is a tradition to congratulate relatives, friends, colleges on Christmas.

DEAR SANTA CLAUS I’m really looking forward to Christmas and I want to tell you about the presents we’d all like. As for me I’d like to have two for pencils. Don’t put in my because I think there are some living in the of house. My sister would like to have a very beautiful . Also she likes sport. That’s why she’d like to have a pair of new and . As for my mother she’d like to have a new beautiful . My father enjoys playing football and he wants a pair of new . I’d like for my little brother Tom. Grandma would like two new . I must stop now because I’m going to help my to decorate our . These are just a few about our Christmas wishes. Lots of love…………..

1 What is another name of Father Christmas? 2 We decorate the tree with pretty ..... 3 What do Englishmen eat for lunch on Christmas day? 4 What day is after Christmas day? 5 What do we usually give each other on Christmas day?

6 What does Santa Claus fill with presents? 7 In what month do we celebrate Christmas? 8 Who helped three kings to find Jesus? 9 Whose birthday do the people celebrate on Christmas day?

10 What do you usually put on the top of the Christmas tree? 11 What do Englishmen usually send to the friends at Christmas ? 12 How do people call the day before Christmas? 13 What do usually ring in the church on Christmas day?