Слайд 2People began to celebrate Christmas many, many years ago. The legend
of the very first Christmas tells: « … The shepherds heard from the Angel that Christ the Lord was born to Mary in Bethlehem. They came there and found a little boy in a stable, lying in a manger. His name was Jesus. "Glory to God!" - they said. "Glory to God!" …»
Слайд 3Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. It is the
greatest holiday. There are a lot of interesting traditions connected with Christmas in different countries. Some weeks before Christmas English people decorate their houses with holly and electric lights.
Слайд 4Most families usually have a Christmas tree in the front room,
glittering with coloured lights, bright shining balls or other decorations (tinsel, toys, …). There is a shining star or an angle at the top of the Christmas tree.
Слайд 5On Christmas Eve children leave long socks called Christmas stockings at
the end of their beds or by the chimney or hang them by the fireplace so that Father Christmas will fill them with presents. Children hope that Father Christmas will come down the chimney during the night and bring presents. A Christmas stocking is big and beautifully decorated.
Слайд 6Children write letters to Father Christmas. Father Christmas has a white
beard and long green or red clothes. Children believe Father Christmas lives at the North Pole where he spends most of the year in his workshop making toys with the help of elves. People think of him as a happy man who says: "Ho, ho, ho".
Слайд 7English people celebrate Christmas Day with a big holiday dinner. Families
sit down to a big turkey dinner followed by Christmas pudding. They like to eat roast turkey, potatoes and green vegetables. A turkey is a traditional Christmas bird.
Слайд 8On Christmas people wish their nearest and dearest a Merry Christmas.
They like to sing Christmas carols
Слайд 10People usually decorate Christmas pudding, they put holly on it. Traditionally
a coin is placed into the pudding. It brings good luck to a person who finds it.
Слайд 11Mince pies are small round pies. Children like these sweet pies
very much.
People like to enjoy a
Christmas cake too.
Слайд 12The shops are very busy on Christmas.
People buy a lot
of food and drink for Christmas parties.
Слайд 13People prepare Christmas gifts to their family Members and friends.
Слайд 14People also buy and send Christmas cards to their friends usually
containing the message “Merry Christmas”. The cards often show pictures of “Nativity ”, Santa Claus, Christmas tree, “ Robins” or scenes of old-fashioned Christmases.
Слайд 161.When do the British celebrate
Christmas?
Слайд 17What is the name of the evening before Christmas?
Слайд 182.Where do the British children find
their gifts?
Слайд 193.What dishes are traditional
For Christmas Dinner?
Слайд 204.Which Christmas song is
the most popular
ringtone??
Слайд 21 5.Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
Germany
Israel
New England
Слайд 226. Who probably was the first man to illuminate a Christmas
tree with candles?
Pope John I
Martin Luther
St.Nicolas
Слайд 237.How do English people call promises they make on New Year?
1) party
2) resolutions
3) celebrate
Слайд 248. What present do English people get from Norway?
1) turkey
2) pudding
3) Christmas tree
Слайд 25 9.Where do English people put their main big Christmas tree?
1) in London, in Trafalgar Square
2) in New York, in Trafalgar Square
3) in London, in Oxford Street
Слайд 2610.Different legends have Santa Claus living in different places. Where doesn’t
Santa Claus live?
1. Finnish Lapland
2. Greenland
3. The South pole
4. The North Pole
Слайд 2711.In the Christmas song “Jingle Bells” what was fun to ride
in ?
1. A plane
2. A bus
3. A sleigh
4. A train
Слайд 2812.Who wrote “Christmas Carol” ?
1. Mark Twain
2. Charles Dickens
3. Hans Christian Andersen
4. Thomas M. Sawyer