Christmas In The United Kingdom! ♥

1. ChristmasInTheUnitedKingdom! ♥ Creator; Daniela A. Alvarez Enjoy! ☺

2. Oliver Cromwell {In power from 1640-1660} The History! • In 1647, Oliver Cromwell passed a law stating that Christmas would be illegal through all of the United Kingdom. The law was finally lifted when Cromwell lost power in 1660. • {1551-today} The Holy And Fasting Days Law- All citizens must attend a Christian church and has to travel on foot, not using any vehicle on Christmas Day. • 13% of all citizens in the United Kingdom attend church every year. http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/christmas.html

3. Christmas Today! Some Citizens In The United Kingdom Break The Holy And Fasting Days Law By Going To Church In Their Vehicles. An Average Family Has The Following Schedule On Christmas Day: • Wakes up a little before 8 A.M • Opens presents at 8:19 A.M • Eat chocolate at 8:39 A.M • Have breakfast at 9:02 A.M • Have dinner at 3:24 P.M • & Lights out at 11:39 P.M http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/christmas.html

4. Decorations! Decorations Families Use In The United Kingdom Consist Of The Following: • The Christmas Tree • Ivy • The Mistletoe • Lights • Inflatables • Garland • The Nativity Set • Candles • Holly • Wreaths • Cards • & Fake Snow http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/christmas.html

5. Traditions! Traditions In The United Kingdom Are Almost Exact Traditions That We Do Here In The United States. They Include: • Singing Christmas Carols • Exchanging Gifts • Hang Up Stockings • & Santa Claus http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/christmas.html

6. Food! Foods that people in the United Kingdom eat are very interesting. The consist of: • Prawns • Smoked Salmon • Parsnips • Christmas Pudding • Stuffing • Turkey • Goose Christmas Pudding http://www.learnenglish.de/culture/christmas.html

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