Christmas traditions

1. CHIRISMAS IN ENGLAND
AND THE USA
VICTOR
MANUEL

2. Food of chrismas
Apple cider
Eggnog
Leg oflamb

3. Chrismas crakers
Chrismas crakers are a traditional favorite in the UK. They were first made in about 1845-1850
by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith. He had seen the French “ bon bon ” sweets

4. Santa claus
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, father Chrismas, Kris
Kringle and simply "Santa", is a figure with legendary,
historical and folklori origins who, in many western cultures, is
said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children on 24
December, the night before chrismas Day. However, in some
European countries children receive their presents on St.
nicholas Day, 6 December

5. Boxin day
Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated
in a few countries. It was started in the UK about 800 years
ago, during the Middle Ages. It was the day when the alms
box, collection boxes for the poor often kept in churches,
were traditionally opened so that the contents could be
distributed to poor people. Some churches still open these
boxes on Boxing Day.

6. The colors of the chrismas
Green
Evergreen plants, like holly,lvi and Mistletoe have been used for thousands of years to decorate
and brighten up buildings during the long dark winter.
Red
As mentioned above, an early use of red at Christmas were the apples on the paradise tree.
Gold
Gold is the color of the Sun and light - both very important in the dark winter
White
White is often associated with purity and peace in western cultures. The snow of winter is also
very white!
Blue
The color blue is often associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus.

7. Chrismas trees
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually
an evergreen conifer such as spruce, pine, or fir associated
with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree,
usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is a man-made
replication of such a tree and is often used instead of a live
tree in order to retain the Christmas spirit and decorations
without the care and maintenance of a cut tree

8. Traditions
Christmas traditions vary from country to country. Elements common
to many nations include the installing and lighting of christmas
trees, the hanging of Advent wreaths, Christmas stockings, candy
canes, and the creation of Nativity scenes depicting the birth
of Jesus Christ. Christmas carols may be sung and stories told about
such figures as the Baby Jesus, St Nicholas, Santa Claus, father
Christmas, Christkindl or Grandfather Frost. The sending
of Christmas cards, the exchange of Christmastime greetings,
observance of fasting and/or special religious observances such as a
midnight Mass or Vespers on Christmas Eve, the burning of a Yule
log, and the giving and receiving of presents. Along
with Easter, Christmas time is one of the most important periods on
the Christian calendar, and is often closely connected to other
holidays at this time of year, such as Advent, the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception, St. Nicholas Day, St. Stephen's Day, New
Year's, and the Feast of the Epiphany