Presentation. 6th grade. Presents we give and get. Boxing Day

Presents we give and get

Boxing Day in the United Kingdom is celebrated every year after Christmas. At this time, according to tradition, people spend time with family, friends and relatives, exchange gifts and just enjoy communicating with each other. Since the British are workaholics, this holiday allows you to extend the New Year holidays and devote more time to your loved ones....

The history of the holiday December 26 – the time when in the UK celebrate Boxing Day. The date was not chosen by chance, as the holiday takes place immediately after the Catholic Christmas. If the date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the celebration is postponed to the first working day, thereby extending the New Year holidays. There are two main legends that tell where such an interesting holiday came from in the British Isles:...

In ancient times, on the next day after Christmas, boxes containing donations were opened in Catholic cathedrals. Everything that was in the boxes was distributed to the needy. Boxes of sweets and things were also given to the servants on the day after Christmas. According to such legends, the modern Boxing Day took place, which literally means the Day of Boxes....

The second story tells about the Christmas Box – a special box in which tips were accumulated, and once a year it was opened and these savings were spent. Such boxes stood in all workshops, and funds were distributed equally to all employees....

In the UK, Boxing Day is celebrated today on the same principle. All those in need receive what they need for the holiday: things, donations, food. Modern society has interpreted the celebration a little, and today it is just another reason to congratulate your family and friends. A good and glorious tradition of giving....

Modern traditions When Boxing Day is held in the UK, stores significantly reduce the cost of goods, so everyone has the opportunity to buy any thing for almost nothing. Brits are fans of sports and a healthy lifestyle, so at this time there are many sports events. In the UK, there is even an additional football tournament. You can give anything you want for the holiday. The main point of the celebration is to pack your present in the most beautiful box....

At this time, people working in the service sector deserve special attention. Each of them receives a gift, attention or a small bonus. The British appreciate any work, so such gratitude for a year of work is considered honorable for them....

At this time, greeting cards with warm words and gratitude are received by: sellers, postmen, laundry workers. At this time, the post office is working in an enhanced mode, as it has to deliver a huge number of greeting cards throughout the country....

International Boxing Day: a modern interpretation

The tradition of giving gifts in boxes has been preserved to this day, becoming an occasion to please your loved ones. Most Britons celebrate Boxing Day in the same way as Christmas — in a circle of family and friends who gather at the festive table. In the UK, this holiday is marked by the opening of the discount season. Shops and stalls start working as early as 5am so that people can buy gifts and, importantly, present them in beautiful boxes. Another feature of the modern holiday can be considered various sports events that take place on December 26: football, horse racing, auto racing, etc. Now that you know what a Gift Day is, we suggest that you analyze English words, expressions and proverbs related to gifts.

Synonyms a gift and a present In addition to a gift and a present, there are many words and expressions in English that can be used to describe different types of gifts. For example, in Russian, when we want to give someone a small gift as a sign of gratitude, we do not say "I have something small for you".

Such a proposal may seem, at least, strange. And in English, a little something is a fairly common phrase that means " something»‎. Under "something" is supposed to be an inexpensive gift or souvenir, which may well replace words of gratitude.

So, let's look at what English words we can convey the meaning of "gift".

Слово

/Словосочетание

Перевод

a present

Пример

подарок

a gift

The father’s backpack was bulging with  presents  which he had bought for Christmas. — Рюкзак отца был набит  подарками , которые он купил на Рождество.

подарок

Last year Santa gave me lots of  gifts . — В прошлом году Санта задарил меня  подарками .

Verbs with the words a gift and a present

For your convenience, we have compiled a selection of verbs with which you can use the words a gift and a present.

But first it is worth mentioning that in English there is a verb to present /prɪˈzent/, which means "to present / hand something in a formal setting".

She  was presented  with a prestigious award and was extremely happy about it. — Ей  вручили  престижную награду, и она была очень рада этому.

Словосочетание/

Идиома

Перевод

to come empty-handed

Пример

прийти с пустыми руками (без подарков)

a gift box

It’s not a good idea to  come empty-handed . They’ll be upset. —  Приходить с пустыми руками  — не лучшая идея. Они будут расстроены.

подарочная коробка

a gift card

Look at this lovely  gift box . I think I’ll take it. — Посмотри на эту чудесную  подарочную коробку . Пожалуй, я возьму ее.

подарочная карта

Can you imagine! He got me a  gift card  instead of buying a present which I had been asking him for a long time. — Ты представляешь! Он подарил мне  подарочную карту  вместо того, чтобы купить подарок, о котором я давно его просила.

Idioms about gifts In English, there are many phrases and idioms that are associated with gifts. However, it is worth noting that a gift is more common in speech than other words. To familiarize you with these expressions, we have made a small selection of examples.

Proverbs on the subject of gifts Proverbs and sayings are an integral part of English, they make the language more alive. In some situations, our perception of life may be somewhat similar to the perception of life of English-speaking people, so some expressions may seem familiar to you. For example, " Don't look a gift horse in the mouth» translated into English by a very similar expression-Don't/Never look a gift horse in the mouth. For more information about the proverbs, see the table.

Пословица

Перевод

It’s the thought that counts.

Пример

Важен не подарок, а внимание.

It’s better to give than receive.

Why are you always complaining about the presents which you get?  It’s the thought that counts . — Почему ты всегда жалуешься на подарки, которые получаешь?  Важен не подарок, а внимание.

Лучше отдавать, чем получать.

Don’t/Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

Seeing happy faces of my beloved ones makes me happier too. No wonder people say that  it’s better to give than receive . — Когда я вижу счастливые лица дорогих мне людей, я тоже становлюсь счастливее. Неудивительно, что люди говорят, что  лучше отдавать, чем получать .

Дареному коню в зубы не смотрят.

I had to loosen my purse strings in order to buy the present.  Never look a gift horse in the mouth!  — Мне пришлось раскошелиться, чтобы купить этот подарок.  Дареному коню в зубы не смотрят!

Expressions for giving gifts Obviously, we never give gifts in silence, so it's important to choose the right words. We have provided a list of suitable expressions in English.

Фраза

Перевод

This is for you.

Это для тебя.

I thought you might like this for Christmas / your birthday.

Я подумал, что тебе может понравиться это в качестве подарка на Рождество / твой день рождения.

It’s only something small, but I hope you like it.

Это кое-что небольшое, но я надеюсь, тебе понравится.

I thought this might go well with your new dress.

Я подумала, что это подойдет к твоему новому платью.

I wasn’t sure what to get you but I hope you like it.

Я не знал, что тебе подарить, но надеюсь, тебе понравится.

If you don’t like it, you can always exchange it.

Если тебе не нравится, ты всегда можешь обменять его.

We express our gratitude

To express gratitude for the gift presented to you,

use the expressions from the table.

Phrase

Translation

Thank you so much! It’s lovely/fantastic/wonderful.

Спасибо огромное! Это прекрасно/изумительно/замечательно.

It’s something I’ve always wanted! / It’s just what I’ve always wanted!

Это то, чего я всегда хотела! / Это как раз то, чего я всегда хотела!

You shouldn’t have!

Тебе не стоило!

How did you guess? It’s just perfect!

Как вы догадались? Он просто идеальный!

How kind of you!

Как мило с твоей стороны!

I love it! I’ll put it on immediately.

Мне нравится! Я сразу же его надену.

Fantastic! I’ve been thinking about getting...

Потрясающе! Я думала насчет того, чтобы купить...

This is exactly what I needed. Now, I can...

Это именно то, что мне было нужно. Теперь я могу...

Wow! This is a dream come true!

Ух ты! Это мечта, ставшая явью!