Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Национальный символ Шотландии

Scotland. They are seen everywhere in this country, for example, coins, flags, emblems and t-shirts are especially popular Souvenirs and jewelry with the Thistle. This plant causes the admiration and affection of the inhabitants of Scotland, for which he received from them the name of "the Scottish rose".Of course, about this symbol, as well as about any other, there is a local legend. Once the warriors of Scotland fell asleep, not knowing that it matched the Scandinavian pirates. The Vikings almost managed to sneak up on us, because for silent movement, they took off his shoes.

began to yell on the weight of the forest . Certopoloha soldiers heard the screams and successfully defended itself from attack, defeating the enemy. In connection with this legend, the Thistle, also known as the Guardian (the Guardian).Historians can not reliably confirm the reality of this story, but to deny the possibility of such a case is impossible. He speaks in favor of the fact that in different parts of Scotland in their own way tell the story, with slight modifications, as well as the Thistle, the sprawling at ease on the fields of Scotland.The Scots believe that their character is similar to character Thistle – picky, proud, invincible.

centuries ago. On the silver coins of the XV century, from 1470, and minted its image . The symbolism of this plant was so significant that in 1687 was established Knightly order of the Thistle. One of its symbols is the chain of gold, each link of which is represented by this plant. The motto of the order: "no One shall cross me with impunity." The head of the knights of the Thistle is the British monarch, now Queen Elizabeth.The Thistle is traditionally considered a simple plant, unsightly and unsightly. He's actually quite attractive and elegant. Especially pleasant the flower of the plant, pale purple, fluffy and soft. Know all about the spines of a Thistle, so acute and dangerous that can injure the human skin.

the title, you can guess that this plant ward off evil spirits. Smoke of burning plants fumigated the home and the barn. The flower was worn over the belt or threaded through the buttonholes to ward off evil spirits.