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The History of Christmas

The History of Christmas

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The name of this holiday comes from the name Christ, given to

The name of this holiday comes from the name Christ, given to
the Son of God. He was Jesus Christ.
In the time of the Roman Empire the Virgin Mary was visited by the angel. She was chosen to bear the Son of God.
She gave the birth to the Child in the stable (хлев) of a cave, wrapped (завернула) Him in cloths and placed in a manger (ясли).
Shepherds (пастухи) were the first to see the Holly Child.

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The Three wise Men brought Him gifts of gold, frankincense (ладан) and

The Three wise Men brought Him gifts of gold, frankincense (ладан) and myrrh (смирна)
myrrh (смирна)

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The Star of Bethlehem helped them to find a new king of

The Star of Bethlehem helped them to find a new king of
Jews (евреи).
This holiday is enjoyed by secular (светский) people, too.

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Food traditions

Food traditions

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Classical Christmas pudding. Looks seductive, doesn’t it?

Classical Christmas pudding. Looks seductive, doesn’t it?

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Lovely Mince Pies

Every American table’s adornment

Lovely Mince Pies Every American table’s adornment

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The tradition of giving presents

The custom of giving gifts to relatives and

The tradition of giving presents The custom of giving gifts to relatives
friends on a special day in winter probably began in ancient Rome and northern Europe.
In these regions, people gave each other small presents as part of their year-end celebrations.
No one was really in the habit of exchanging elaborate gifts until late in the 1800s.

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Gift exchange today

In today's society, the real meaning and traditions of giving

Gift exchange today In today's society, the real meaning and traditions of
gifts are often forgotten.
It doesn’t matter if you are religious or not, but Santa Claus has become a secular (светский, мирской) symbol of Christmas.
By and large, gift giving is seen as a way to show love and/or appreciation for friends and family.

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British traditions and customs.

British traditions and customs.

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Santa Claus or Father Christmas 

Santa Claus or Father Christmas

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Traditional Christmas Movies.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town/Frosty the

Traditional Christmas Movies. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town/Frosty
Snowman/Frosty Returns/Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol/Little Drummer Boy/Cricket on the Hearth/
The City That Forgot About Christmas
It’s a wonderful Life

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A Kiss under the Mistletoe 

A Kiss under the Mistletoe

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Hang up Your Christmas Stocking 

Hang up Your Christmas Stocking

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Carol Singers

Carol Singers

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The Queen's Speech 

The Queen's Speech

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Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree

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Movies about Christmas Tree

The house without Christmas Tree.
The Christmas Tree.

Movies about Christmas Tree The house without Christmas Tree. The Christmas Tree.

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Santa Claus

Also known as Saint Nicolas, Father Christmas (more often name in

Santa Claus Also known as Saint Nicolas, Father Christmas (more often name
the uk) or simply Santa

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The appearance

Originally Saint Nicolas was represented wearing bishop’s robe (епископская ряса)

The appearance Originally Saint Nicolas was represented wearing bishop’s robe (епископская ряса)

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Today Santa is generally depicted (изображается) as a plump, jolly (веселый), white-bearded

Today Santa is generally depicted (изображается) as a plump, jolly (веселый), white-bearded
man.

He wears a red coat and red trousers, black leather belt (ремень) and boots.

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The legends

A well-known folk legend associated with Santa Claus says that he

The legends A well-known folk legend associated with Santa Claus says that
lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual (бесконечный) snow.
The American version of Santa Claus says that he lives at his house on the North Pole, while Father Christmas is often said to live in the mountains of Lapland in Finland.

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Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of

Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of
magical elves, and eight or nine flying reindeer

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Another legend says that he makes a list of children throughout the

Another legend says that he makes a list of children throughout the
world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice").
And that he delivers presents, including toys, candies (леденцы), and other gifts to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the single night of Christmas Eve.
He makes this feat with the help of the elves who make the toys in the workshop (цех) and the reindeer who pull his sleigh (сани).
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