logging in or signing up Christmas in the UK evab2001 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 536 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 22, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: lyfox (10 month(s) ago) it's interesting Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript CHRISTMAS : CHRISTMAS In the UK Christmas Eve : Christmas Eve (December 24) Slide 3: Christmas Eve is traditionally the day for decorating churches and homes. It marks the beginning of the period formally known as Christmas-tide. Christmas traditionally started at sunset on 24 December. Our ancient ancestors considered this to be Christmas Evening. Father Christmas : Father Christmas Night time on Christmas Eve is a very exciting time for young children. It is the time when Father Christmas (Santa) comes. The children leave mince pies and brandy for Father Christmas , and a carrot for the reindeer. Christmas Stockings : Christmas Stockings Children hang Christmas stockings or bags up ready for Father Christmas, who will hopefully fill them up with presents, if the children have been good. The traditional Christmas Eve drink : The traditional Christmas Eve drink To add good cheer to the merry-making of English Christmases, posset was drunk on Christmas Eve. It was made of hot milk combined with spices, lemon and sugar, and bits of oatcake and bread were added. Christmas Day : Christmas Day (December 25) Opening Christmas Stocking Presents : Opening Christmas Stocking Presents Christmas Day is the favourite day for children. They wake up very early in the morning to find their stockings have been filled by Father Christmas and excitedly unwrap the presents before going down to breakfast. The Main Presents : The Main Presents Family presents are opened either late morning or during the afternoon. The family gather together to open the presents found under the Christmas tree. Traditional Activities on Christmas Day in Britain : Traditional Activities on Christmas Day in Britain Church Services : Church Services Many Christians will go to church to sing carols and to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Christmas Dinner and Christmas Tea : Christmas Dinner and Christmas Tea The whole family sit down for Christmas dinner at mid-day. Early evenng they have a Christmas Tea. Christmas Crackers : Christmas Crackers The pulling of Christmas crackers often accompanies food on Christmas Day. Boxing Day : Boxing Day (December 26) Slide 22: In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on the following day after Christmas Day, which is 26 December. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas St Stephen's Day : St Stephen's Day Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day. Stephen lived in Rome and was the first man to be killed for believing in the teachings of Jesus. What happens on Boxing Day in England? : What happens on Boxing Day in England? Boxing Day Hunts : Boxing Day Hunts Traditionally Boxing Day is a day for fox hunting. Horse riders dressed in red and white riding gear, accompanied by a number of dogs called foxhounds, chase the fox through the countryside in the hope of tiring it out. Family Time : Family Time Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day when families get together. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go on walks in the countryside together on Boxing day. Shopping : Shopping In recent times, some shops have broken from tradition and started opening on Boxing Day to start the New Year sales. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors opened. Created by : Created by Mira & Sesilya You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Christmas in the UK evab2001 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 536 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: December 22, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: lyfox (10 month(s) ago) it's interesting Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript CHRISTMAS : CHRISTMAS In the UK Christmas Eve : Christmas Eve (December 24) Slide 3: Christmas Eve is traditionally the day for decorating churches and homes. It marks the beginning of the period formally known as Christmas-tide. Christmas traditionally started at sunset on 24 December. Our ancient ancestors considered this to be Christmas Evening. Father Christmas : Father Christmas Night time on Christmas Eve is a very exciting time for young children. It is the time when Father Christmas (Santa) comes. The children leave mince pies and brandy for Father Christmas , and a carrot for the reindeer. Christmas Stockings : Christmas Stockings Children hang Christmas stockings or bags up ready for Father Christmas, who will hopefully fill them up with presents, if the children have been good. The traditional Christmas Eve drink : The traditional Christmas Eve drink To add good cheer to the merry-making of English Christmases, posset was drunk on Christmas Eve. It was made of hot milk combined with spices, lemon and sugar, and bits of oatcake and bread were added. Christmas Day : Christmas Day (December 25) Opening Christmas Stocking Presents : Opening Christmas Stocking Presents Christmas Day is the favourite day for children. They wake up very early in the morning to find their stockings have been filled by Father Christmas and excitedly unwrap the presents before going down to breakfast. The Main Presents : The Main Presents Family presents are opened either late morning or during the afternoon. The family gather together to open the presents found under the Christmas tree. Traditional Activities on Christmas Day in Britain : Traditional Activities on Christmas Day in Britain Church Services : Church Services Many Christians will go to church to sing carols and to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Christmas Dinner and Christmas Tea : Christmas Dinner and Christmas Tea The whole family sit down for Christmas dinner at mid-day. Early evenng they have a Christmas Tea. Christmas Crackers : Christmas Crackers The pulling of Christmas crackers often accompanies food on Christmas Day. Boxing Day : Boxing Day (December 26) Slide 22: In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on the following day after Christmas Day, which is 26 December. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas St Stephen's Day : St Stephen's Day Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day. Stephen lived in Rome and was the first man to be killed for believing in the teachings of Jesus. What happens on Boxing Day in England? : What happens on Boxing Day in England? Boxing Day Hunts : Boxing Day Hunts Traditionally Boxing Day is a day for fox hunting. Horse riders dressed in red and white riding gear, accompanied by a number of dogs called foxhounds, chase the fox through the countryside in the hope of tiring it out. Family Time : Family Time Traditionally, Boxing Day is the day when families get together. It is a day of watching sports and playing board games with the family. Many families will go on walks in the countryside together on Boxing day. Shopping : Shopping In recent times, some shops have broken from tradition and started opening on Boxing Day to start the New Year sales. Hundreds of people now spend Boxing Day morning in queues outside shops, waiting to be the first to dive for the sales racks as the doors opened. Created by : Created by Mira & Sesilya