Speech practice :
What holidays do people celebrate in winter?\They celebrate…New Year , Christmas, St. Valentine’s Day…
What holidays will we celebrate soon?\ We’ll celebrate ...
Will you celebrate New Year and Christmas in your family?\ Yes, we will…\No, we won’t. We won’t…
What are your family traditions for Chistmas?\ We usually…
Do you celebrate New Year’s Day at home?\ Yes, we do.\No, we don’t…
In what a way do you usually celebrate this holiday?\ We usually…
7) Do you like to give or to get presents? \ I like …
8) What holiday do you like best : New Year or Christmas? Why?
9) Are you ready to celebrate this holiday?\ Yes, we are…\No, we are not… 10) What are you waiting from these holidays?
What holidays do British people like best : New Year or Christmas? 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
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
Christmas
People celebrate Christmas on the
25th of December
in Great Britain and on the
7th of January
in our country, Russia.
Some symbols of ChristmasChristmas 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.
Houses on Christmas DayDecoration of the houses
Many British families live in the houses, so when Christmas comes they beautifully decorate their houses and flats.
Christmas Stockings
In Great Britain children believe, that Santa Claus put presents in the stockings. That’s why they hang them on the bed or fire-place.
Christmas Candles
Candle is one of the Christmas traditions. People light candles when all the members of the family get together for Christmas dinner.
Christmas Holly (Остролист)
Holly is the flower of the Christmas season. People in Britain like to decorate their houses and flats with this green plants and flowers.
Christmas Carols
Carols are special Christmas songs. It is very important tradition in Britain. People sing them in churches and in the streets.
Christmas Candy Cane
Parents give children candy
canes for Christmas. The candy is made as letter J, because name Jesus starts with this letter.
Christmas Ginger Cookies
Ginger cookies is traditional food for Christmas. Children put these cookies on the fireplace for Santa Claus.
Boxing Day
It is usually celebrated on
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner
For Christmas dinner people have roast turkey, potatoes and green vegetables. Then they have the Christmas pudding. At five o'clock it's time for tea and Christmas cake..
Christmas Presents
The English do not give each other expensive gifts. They will never choose any exclusive souvenir or jewelry as a gift for the New Year's holiday. Their favorite gifts are inexpensive trinkets: a keychain, beer mugs, scented candles, cute souvenir dolls and intricate teaspoons. These little things are a sign of their sincerity and affection for you and your home.
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