Project Christmas in Russia and England Form 6G Pervomayskaya Nastya

History of Christmas began more than two thousand years ago, when the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus. Future Savior was born in Bethlehem, in the cave, which served as a stable for cattle, where his mother Mary and her husband Joseph found shelter. And mankind has been celebrating this event for more than 20 centuries.

Christmas – the most favorite holiday of light and goodness, the most important holiday of the Christian world. Christmas – the most favorite holiday of light and goodness, the most important holiday of the Christian world. All the Christians celebrate Christmas, but Catholics celebrate it on Dec. 25, and Orthodox do it on January 7. All the Christians celebrate Christmas, but Catholics celebrate it on Dec. 25, and Orthodox do it on January 7. Catholic and Orthodox Christmas is very similar. In both there are festive meals, gifts, carnivals, fireworks, and, of course, the Christmas tree. But there are also some differences. Catholic and Orthodox Christmas is very similar. In both there are festive meals, gifts, carnivals, fireworks, and, of course, the Christmas tree. But there are also some differences.

Custom bedizen spruce, embodying the life and fertility, came from the Germanic peoples. Previously a tree was decorated with fruit, sweets and homemade toys. Today, all sorts of Christmas-tree balls and colorful garlands are used. Custom bedizen spruce, embodying the life and fertility, came from the Germanic peoples. Previously a tree was decorated with fruit, sweets and homemade toys. Today, all sorts of Christmas-tree balls and colorful garlands are used.

The protagonist of the Catholic holiday - Santa Claus - should necessarily bring gifts on Christmas night. In XVII century it was first mentioned as "Christmas Elf" with a big nose and a white beard and red cap on his head. He went down through the chimney when the house was asleep, and gifts to obedient children gifts. According to the legend of Santa Claus on Christmas night, flying in his magic sleigh over the sleeping city, and down through the chimney in the house, leaving presents for children in stockings, socks or shoes that are specifically left under the tree, or hang over the fireplace.

Russian people, too, have their own Santa – Father Frost, but he comes to New Year's night and is not accompanyied by his elvesbut by his granddaughter Snow Maiden. He also gives presents, delighting children and adults.

Besides, in Russia there is a custom of leaving a burning candle in the window on Christmas night in order to Jesus Christ knows that he is awaited for in the house.