Christmas in Great Britain Form 5 “V” Lomova Alisa

Christmas is a religious holiday. The word Christmas means Christ’s Mass that is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. That is why many people go to church on that day.

Christmas is celebrated in all countries but in a different way. In Europe it is celebrated on the 25 th of December. As usual people decorate their houses and light candles on the Christmas Eve. There is a tradition to decorate the Christmas tree with baubles, glass balls, toys and tinsel. It started in Germany in the 16 th century.

Christmas Dinner

The English people also hang mistletoe on the doors of their homes. They believe that this plant has magical powers. It can help peaceful and friendly people come in and keep out witches or evil spirits.

Christmas Fireworks

Christmas Tree

Christmas Presents

Christmas Fireworks

Christmas Streets

On the eve of Christmas children hang their stockings, so that Santa Claus could put presents into them: oranges, sweets, nuts and if the child didn't behave properly Santa Claus can put there a piece of coal as punishment.

A typical Christmas lunch includes turkey with cranberry sauce and pudding. Every young woman in each household helps to stir the Christmas pudding, if she wishes to be married that year. Usually a coin or two are hidden inside the pudding and part of the fun is to see who finds it.

Santa Claus

Christmas is a merry family holiday for all the people of Great Britain. Christmas comes but once a year.