Blooming Together_ Growing a Community Garden Worksheet.docx
British Christmas
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2. In England people remember that
Jesus Christ was born in the town of
Bethlehem, about 2000 years ago.
3. Today, Christmas is a very important time in the
Christian year, it is also very important to those, who
don’t go to church. It is a time for buying and giving
presents, having parties, and being with family.
8. Children leave the stockings for Santa Claus by the
fireplace when they go to bed. In Britain Santa Claus is
usually called Father Christmas.
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10. The Christmas Holiday begins on 24th December: Christmas Eve.
People stop work. Christmas dinner is in the afternoon. It is the
biggest meal of the day. Before they start to eat, people pull
crackers. They make a loud noise and have a small game inside.
15. Dinner is usually turkey with lots of winter vegetables
and then a Christmas pudding. People spend this time
at home with their family or visiting family.
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17. Many people go to church at midnight on Christmas
Eve. They hear the Christmas story and sing carols.
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19. At three o'clock many people in Britain turn their
televisions on because the Queen says ''Happy
Christmas'' to everyone.