Christmas in Britain and America

Christmas History & Traditions

In Great Britain & America

This PowerPoint presentation is made by Altunina Tatyana Andreevna, English teacher of Gymnasium 1, Salavat

Symbols

Traditions

People in Great Britain and America celebrate Christmas on the 25 th of December . This day is considered to be a birthday of Jesus Christ .

The tradition of Christmas tree came from Germany in 16 th century.

And only in the end of 19 th century thanks to Prince Albert, who was German by blood, it became popular in England.

Evergreen tree symbolizes endurance and hardness in the face of danger.

Saint Nicholas is a prototype of Santa Clause in America and Father Frost in Great Britain.

Kissing under the mistletoe is a famous Christmas tradition.

A custom to give presents reminds us of gifts given to Baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men.

Angels are also a symbol of Christmas as we celebrate renewal of the World and triumph of Light over Darkness.

A Star on the top of a Christmas tree is a reminder of a rising of a Bethlehem Star at the moment of Jesus Christ’s birth.

Christmas bells is an old symbol of protection against the evil spirits. 

Candles symbolize Light - coming of Christ to Earth.

Candy canes, Gingerbread Men, Gingerbread Houses, Christmas Stockings are also the symbols of Christmas Holiday.

Christmas in Britain & USA

Find the differences

Wish:

«Happy Christmas!» 

«Merry Christmas!» 

Short version:

A name of an old man:

His residence:

Chrimbo

Xmas

Santa Claus

Father Christmas

North Pole

Lapland

Traditional beverage

“ Snowball”

“ Eggnog”

Traditional food

Roast Turkey

Roast Beef

Traditional food

Christmas pudding

Apple pie with nuts

Other British Traditions:

Christmas cracker

Boxing day

Wearing paper crowns

American Tradition:

Christmas Lights

Lots of Lights

The common ground between the UK & the USA is Christmas spirit!

Used links:

• https:// skyeng.ru/articles/istoriya-i-traditsii-rozhdestva-v-velikobritanii-i-ssha
• https://www.thespruce.com /
• https://yandex.ru/images /