Слайд 4a few weeks before the date of all the cherished kingdom
of England is transformed beyond recognition. Houses are decorated with garlands, trees - tinsel and rain, the shop windows are beginning to shine bright packages of gifts and figurines of angels and Father Christmas at the doors of private homes hang colorful Christmas wreath, and in the windows one can see the lush fir, decorated with huge colorful glass balls and gold bows .
Слайд 6Before the onset of the festival people organize long trips to
the shops and boutiques, where choosing not only the special ingredients for Christmas meals, and luxurious clothes in which you plan to spend the whole night and a gala evening. In addition, none of the English Christmas is not complete without the many gifts that are purchased in advance, too. After all, the faster the approaching date of the celebration, the more surely emptied souvenir shops.
Слайд 8It is worth noting that in England, decided to give each
other a small gift in the form of various figurines, angels, etc. By the way, in spite of a little gift, it must be packaged beautifully and colorfully. After all, the first impression depends precisely on the wrapper, and then later on the contents. However, it is recommended to present such gifts only colleagues or distant relatives with whom you are communicating very closely. But family members, particularly children, it is desirable to acquire more substantial and meaningful gifts for them.
Слайд 10As well as around the world, British children also believe in
Father Christmas, who comes to them on Christmas Eve and leaves under the tree all prepared gifts. But before that each child is required to hold a ritual with the writing of the letter, where he indicates that it wants to receive in the coming year. To Father Christmas read this note, it must be burned in the fireplace. It is also worth noting that some hospitable family in the evening prepare a special birthday cake with meat and place it outside eating with a glass of milk. It is believed that in this way the inhabitants of the house invited Father Christmas to his guests. In the morning all the children and parents in a hurry to look under the tree and begin to reveal enthusiastically sent gifts.
Слайд 12Before the gala dinner UK residents go to church, but closer
to lunch in a large house there are all close relatives and friends. When guests come, the room filled with an atmosphere of fun and joy. All begin to congratulate each other, discuss the joy of long-awaited meeting, wishing the best to give gifts, laugh and have fun. After that, the hosts invite their relatives at home at the dinner table, where they are expected to delicious snacks and salads.
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After a rich holiday feast, head of the family lights the
fire in the fireplace, and all the relatives are arranged next to him. As they are nice to talk for hours, listening to Christmas songs, arrange dances, jokes and evicted. By the end of the evening the hosts accompany their relatives and friends, and those who decided to stay for the night, satisfied in some guest rooms.
Слайд 16On the second Christmas morning in the UK celebrated the day
of St. Stefan. On this day, residents of England reveal all sealed boxes for donations, and distribute the accumulated funds to needy British. Those who wish to participate in this event on their own, can also help disadvantaged people, using their free money.