Презентация по английскому языку по теме "Рождество в Великобритании" (7-9 класс)

Презентацию подготовила учитель английского языка Соколова Г.Н. МОУ гимназия №1 г. Полярные Зори

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is decorated in traditional Norwegian style with hundreds of individual white lights. The tree itself is traditionally 20 – 25 metres tall and the sight of it decorated in white light has become an iconic London Christmas image. The lighting ceremony is traditionally attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster formally announcing the arrival of the tree in London from the forests surrounding Oslo.

Christmas decorations A wreath is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs and/or various materials that is constructed to resemble a ring. They are used typically as Christmas decorations to symbolize the coming of Christ, also known as the Advent season in Christianity. They are also used as festive headdresses as attire in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe. Wreaths have much history and symbolism associated with them. They are usually made from evergreens and symbolize strength, as evergreens last even throughout the harshest winters.

The Ringing of The Bells  -Bells were rung at pagan winter celebrations. It was thought that evil spirits could be driven out by loud noises, and bells often accompanied singing and shouting. - Bells are mentioned in the Old Testament as being used on the robes of the high priest. - During the Middle ages bells were rung with increasing frequency until midnight, to warn the devil of the approaching birth of the Christ Child.

Candles  -Ancient Romans lit candles to ward off evil, and to convince the sun to shine again. - Candles were often placed in windows during the Christmas season as a sign to those passing by that shelter and warmth could be found within. - On the Advent Wreath, a candle is lit each week to remind us of the coming of Christ, who is "the light of the world".

Candy Canes  -The most obvious symbolism used in the candy cane is its shape. - Turned one way, it looks like a "J" for Jesus. - Turned the other way, candy canes remind us of the shepherd's staff. - Some say the 3 small stripes honor the Holy Trinity, while the larger stripe reminds us of the One True God.

Holly  -Druids once believed that holly, with its shiny leaves and red berries stayed green in Winter to keep the earth beautiful when the sacred Oak lost it leaves. - Holly was the sacred plant of Saturn and was used at the Roman Saturnalia festival to honor him. Romans gave one another holly wreaths and carried them about decorating images of Saturn with it. - Holly in Christianity, serves as a reminder of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion.

The Christmas Star  -The original Nautical Star, or North Star, was seen as providing guidance, and good luck for sailors. - In Germany and in Amish lore, the 5-Pointed Star provides protection from fire and lightning or a protection for livestock, good fortune, hope, love, fertility, energy and harmony. The Eight-Pointed Star symbolizes goodwill, good omens, light and protection. --The Triple Star represents good luck, success and -In Christianity, the Star of happiness. Bethlehem guided the three wise men and announced the birth of Christ. Eventually, stars were placed on the tops of Christmas Trees to celebrate His birth.

Mistletoe and the Kissing Ball  -The vines and berries of mistletoe were sacred to the ancient Druids who used them in their sacrifices to the gods as well as to celebrate the winter solstice. - The mistletoe, which was also believed to have miraculous healing powers, was placed over doorways to ward off evil and bestow health, happiness, and good luck. - In eighteenth century England, kissing balls were made of evergreens, ribbons, and ornaments with sprigs of mistletoe tied to the bottoms of the balls. - Because embraces of welcome occurred at doorways, the custom evolved into balls of greens and berries hung at entrances.

Tinsel  -There is a little known legend associated with these decorative thin silver metallic foil strips. - The legend tells of two parents who trimmed a tree while their children were sleeping. When some curious spiders came to see the tree, they left sticky cobwebs all over it. -When the Christ Child came to bless the tree he turned the cobwebs to sparkling ribbons of silver.

The Tree of Life and The Origin of The Christmas Tree  ­Pagans had considered the "World  Tree" or the "Tree of Life" as a  representative of life and their universe  for thousands of years. It was only  natural to continue to use a tree as a  symbol for the birth and re­birth of  Christ. ­In the early seventeenth century,  Germans began bringing these trees  indoors at Christmas and decorating  them with candles. ­The end result is that today we see  these trees all over the world, used in a  festive spirit of peace and joy, and still  place a star or an Angel over the top,  much as the Ancients did over 5000  years ago.

Carol of the Bells Christmas Carol Hark how the Lyrics sweet silver bells, bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is bringing good here, cheer, to young and old, meek and the Ding dong ding bold. dong that is their song

Christmas cards A Christmas card is a greeting card sent  as part of the traditional celebration of the  Christmas in order to convey between  people a range of sentiments related to  the Christmas and holiday season.  Christmas cards are usually exchanged  during the weeks preceding  Christmas Day by many people. The  traditional greeting reads "wishing you a  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year".  The first commercial Christmas cards  were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in  London in 1843 and featured an  illustration by John Callcott Horsley.

Christmas Dinner feast  is  prepared  the  other  tree  and  Christmas  is,  of  course,  a  holiday  loved  by  children,  as  their  eyes  sparkle  with  wonder  and  excitement  at  the  brightly­lit  Christmas  the  wrapped  presents.  The  for  months  in  advance,  so  that  the  table  groans  under  the  weight  of  the  food:  oyster  soup;  an  enormous,  majestically  browned  turkey,  or  rather  two  turkeys:  one  boiled,  roasted  with  chestnuts,  accompanied  by  a  whole  succession  of  vegetables,  sauces,  and  bright  red  cranberries.  At  the  end  of  Christmas  Day  is  brought  out  to  be  enjoyed  for  tea  on  the  stroke of five, as the guests raise a drop  of port to toast Her Majesty. the  plum  pudding

Boxing Day The 26th of December, Boxing Day, is an extra holiday after Christmas Day. This is the time to visit friends and relatives or perhaps sit at home and watch football. People make and buy gifts. They wrap them with bright paper and ribbons.

Christmas Eve • The fun starts the night before, on the 24th of December. Traditionally this is the day when people decorate their trees. Children hang stockings at the end of their beds, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney during the night and fill them with toys and sweets.

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