Christmas Facts Выполнил: Матвеева Н.А. учитель английского языка Пролетарского района Города Тулы 20.12.13
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- 2. The 26th of December is known as Boxing Day because it was the day the family
- 3. Gold – wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St. Nicolas who gave bags of gold coins to the
- 4. A traditional Christmas dinner in early England included a pig᾿s head with mustard sauce. It was
- 5. The Christmas tree Displayed in Trafalgar Square in London is an annual gift to the UK
- 6. Christmas trees became popular in the UK from 1841when Prince Albert erected a tree in Windsor
- 7. Christmas tree It can take between 4-15 years to grow a Christmas tree of typical height(6-7
- 8. The Queen᾿s Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
- 9. The first Christmas card Was designed in1843by English artist J. C.Horsley. Robins on cards were a
- 10. A Christmas wreath A Christmas wreath hanging on your front door symbolizes a sign of welcome
- 11. The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known
- 12. Misletoe At Christmas, it is traditional to exchange kisses beneath the hanging misletoe. In ancient Scandinavia,
- 13. Santa Claus has many different names around the world including Father Christmas in the UK, Pere
- 14. 13 Santas in Iceland There are 13 Santas in Iceland, each leaving a gift for children.
- 15. The very first Santa pictures often depicted him wearing a variety of different colour coats including
- 16. Rudolph The red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm᾿s Christmas promotion in 1938.
- 17. » One of the most popular Christmas songs, «Jingle Bells» was actually written for Thanksgiving.
- 18. Christmas become a national holiday in America on June, 26,1870.
- 19. Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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