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Christmas

Christmas. Michal Pek , C3A. History of English Christmas. Many of the Christmas customs began long before Jesus was born - from earlier festivals Long time ago people had mid-winter and believed that their ceremonies would give the sun back its power.

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Christmas

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  1. Christmas Michal Pek, C3A

  2. HistoryofEnglishChristmas • Many ofthe Christmas customs began long before Jesus was born - from earlier festivals • Long time ago people had mid-winter and believed that their ceremonies would give the sun back its power. • They decorated their homes with evergreen • Some of these customs and traditions were adopted by early Christians as part of their celebrations of Jesus' birthday. • In Victorian times some new ideas such as Father Christmas, Christmas cards and crackers were added to the celebrations. Crackers – Anglické sušenky

  3. What do wecelebrate? • Every year in December we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. That is why we call this time of year 'Christmas' - we celebrate the 'Mass', or church service, for Christ. • The word Christmas (or Christ's Mass) comes from the Old English name 'CristesMaesse‘ - and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. mass - mše

  4. Christmas in the UK

  5. Customs • During the weeks before Christmas Day, they send cards, watch nativity plays and go to carol services, put up Christmas decorations in homes and churches. Paperbells, foilchains, papertrees

  6. Christmas ave • Christmas Eve (December 24) is traditionally the day for decorating churches and homes • Thenight is the time when Father Christmas (Santa) comesand children leave mince pies, brandy and a carrot Christmas traditionally started at sunset on 24 December. Our ancient ancestors considered this to be Christmas Evening (Christmas Eve for short).

  7. Christmasmorning • They wake up very early and unwrap the presents before breakfast. • Family presents are opened either late morning or during the afternoon. The family gather together to open the presents found under the Christmas tree.

  8. Christmasday • Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December, with a Christmas dinner at midday for the whole family. • A traditional English and British Christmas dinner includes roast turkey or goose, brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, rich nutty stuffing, pigs in a blanket and lashings of hot gravyand a fruitpuddingfor desert. Pigs in a blanket – tiny sausages in a bacon Brussel - brokolice

  9. Christmas Trees • The Christmas tree is a custom taken from Germany. • The tree is covered with festive lights and colorful decorations.

  10. Mistletoe= jmelí • The evergreen leaves are a symbol of good luck. That is why it is hung in the doorway. • The kiss under the mistletoe is a symbol of peace.

  11. Christmas Cards • This is an English custom. • The first card was sent in 1870. • Today it is a holiday greeting for family and friend near and far away.

  12. Christmas Around the World

  13. Christmas in America • Christmas in America is Christmas trees, gifts, tinsel, mistletoe, cards and that jolly old elf – Santa Claus.

  14. Christmas in Mexico • Christmas in Mexico is posadas and pinatas.

  15. Posada • A posada is a religious parade that takes place for nine days before Christmas. Children dress as Mary and Joseph and look of a place to stay.

  16. Pinata • Pinata means gift. It is a paper mache figure filled with presents. • The pinata is hung from the ceiling then, blindfolded, trying to hit it with a stick. • When it is cracked opened the children are showered with dolls, trinkets, candy and fruit.

  17. Christmas in Italy • La Befana, a kind old witch, searches for good boys and girls to leave gifts for. • If the children are good La Befeana leaves them presents but, if you’re badLa Befeana leaves you coals and ashes.

  18. Christmas in Sweden • Santa Lucia comes on December 13th. • The Christmas tree is decorated with real lighted candles.

  19. Christmas in Holland • Sinterklaas arrives in a steamboat from Spain with a white horse and dozens of helpers.

  20. Wishing Youa Very Merry Christmas

  21. Zdroje: • http://projectbritain.com/Xmas/eve.html • http://projectbritain.com/Xmas/dinner.html • http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/ • http://wikipedia.org/christmas/

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