CHIRISMAS IN ENGLANDAND THE USA

VICTOR MANUEL

Food of chrismas

Apple cider

Eggnog

Leg oflamb

Chrismas crakersChrismas crakers are a traditional favorite in the UK. They were first made in about 1845-1850 by

a London sweet maker called Tom Smith. He had seen the French “ bon bon ” sweets

Santa claus

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, father Chrismas, Kris Kringle and simply "Santa", is a figure with legendary, historical and folklori origins who, in many western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children on 24 December, the night before chrismas Day. However, in some European countries children receive their presents on St. nicholas Day, 6 December

Boxin day

Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated in a few countries. It was started in the UK about 800 years ago, during the Middle Ages. It was the day when the alms box, collection boxes for the poor often kept in churches, were traditionally opened so that the contents could be distributed to poor people. Some churches still open these boxes on Boxing Day.

The colors of the chrismasGreenEvergreen plants, like holly,lvi and Mistletoe have been used for thousands of years to decorate

and brighten up buildings during the long dark winter.RedAs mentioned above, an early use of red at Christmas were the apples on the paradise tree.GoldGold is the color of the Sun and light - both very important in the dark winterWhiteWhite is often associated with purity and peace in western cultures. The snow of winter is also

very white!BlueThe color blue is often associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Chrismas trees

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as spruce, pine, or fir associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is a man-made replication of such a tree and is often used instead of a live tree in order to retain the Christmas spirit and decorations without the care and maintenance of a cut tree

Traditions

Christmas traditions vary from country to country. Elements common to many nations include the installing and lighting of christmas trees, the hanging of Advent wreaths, Christmas stockings, candy canes, and the creation of Nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas carols may be sung and stories told about such figures as the Baby Jesus, St Nicholas, Santa Claus, father Christmas, Christkindl or Grandfather Frost. The sending of Christmas cards, the exchange of Christmastime greetings, observance of fasting and/or special religious observances such as a midnight Mass or Vespers on Christmas Eve, the burning of a Yule log, and the giving and receiving of presents. Along with Easter, Christmas time is one of the most important periods on the Christian calendar, and is often closely connected to other holidays at this time of year, such as Advent, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, St. Nicholas Day, St. Stephen's Day, New Year's, and the Feast of the Epiphany