2. Christmas Traditions

3. Christmas traditions IChristmas Tree ISanta Clause IMistletoe IChristmas Rose IChristmas Carols ISnowman IPresents IChristmas History

4. Christmas Tree Many legends exist about the origin of the Christmas tree One is the story of Saint Boniface, an English monk who organized the Christian Church in France and Germany. Another legend holds that Martin Luther, a founder of the Protestant faith, was walking through the forest one Christmas Eve. Yet another legend tells of a poor woodsman who long ago met a lost and hungry child on Christmas Eve.

5. Santa Clause’s names in different countries in Great Britain-Father Christmas in Sweden-Juletomten in Russia-Grandfather Frost in China- Dun Che Lao Ren

6. Decorations People decorate their houses and flats with wreaths, ribbons and flowers

7. Christmas Rose It is called Christmas flower Winter rose Snow rose

8. Christmas Carols Carols are songs of joy and happiness The songs tell about Christ People go from door to door singing Carrlos

9. Snowman It is made of white snow It is funny and merry Children love them

10. Presents It is common to give presents to each other on this festive occasion most common presents on this day are: sweets, toys, small things

11. On this day the Christ was born What do you know about Jesus? When was he born? Where was he born? Who came to see the child? What does this day mean to you?

12. Angels and Bells When you hear the bells ringing, be sure the angel is near