This document provides a summary of festivities and calendar events that take place each month in Britain. Some key events mentioned include:
- New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31st including singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight
- New Year's resolutions made on January 1st to improve one's life in some way
- Saint Valentine's Day on February 14th when people send cards to those they love or admire anonymously
- Pancake Day in February/March, the day before Lent, when pancakes are traditionally eaten in celebration
- May Day celebrations on May 1st when children dance around the maypole welcoming summer
- The Royal Ascot horse race in June attended by the Queen
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Christmas traditions in Great Britain include decorating homes with holly and mistletoe. Holly symbolizes the promise that the sun will return, while mistletoe is hung in doorways and people kiss under it. Families exchange gifts on Christmas morning and attend church services together. Preparations like decorating Christmas trees, sending cards, and buying gifts make the holiday season a pleasant time for reunions and celebrations with family.
- Christmas in England is celebrated from December 25th until January 6th, known as the Twelve Days of Christmas.
- On Christmas Eve, children prepare cookies, milk and hay for Father Christmas and his reindeer. They arrive at night to leave gifts.
- On Christmas Day, children find presents from Father Christmas in stockings by the fireplace. Families have a Christmas dinner together, eating foods like roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
- Houses are decorated with holly, ivy and mistletoe. A Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has become a tradition.
Christmas is celebrated in Britain on December 25th and is considered the most important public holiday of the year. It is a time for families to reunite and celebrate together through traditions like exchanging gifts, eating turkey and Christmas pudding for dinner, and decorating homes with Christmas trees, lights, and other ornaments. Children anticipate receiving presents by hanging their stockings or putting letters to Santa Claus near the chimney hoping he will fill them with toys during the night.
Boxing Day is sometimes called December 26. Christmas is celebrated on December 25. If Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, New Year's Eve will be on Wednesday. The tradition of Christmas trees began when Prince Albert introduced them to England. Candy canes are usually used to decorate trees, while mistletoe is associated with kissing under it. Holly is the Christmas plant also called "Christmas berries". Poinsettias are the popular winter flowers. The tree in Trafalgar Square comes from Norway. The first public decorated tree was in Berlin. Mince pies contain dried fruit and spices. Christmas pudding is made 4-5 weeks before the holiday. Christmas cards began in 1843. Children leave Christmas stock
The document provides a summary of activities during a visit by Turkish and Spanish partners to Sweden for a Grundtvig project. Over the course of the visit, the partners toured various locations around Sweden including a national park, local heritage sites, and the Falu copper mine. They participated in cultural activities like baking, singing, and dancing. The partners also visited the homes of Swedish artists and had meetings at the hosting school to share experiences from their countries.
Christmas traditions vary around the world due to differing climates, cultures and religions. In Australia, Christmas falls in summer so celebrations often involve beach barbecues and picnics. Decorations feature Australian wildlife and homes are decorated with Christmas trees and lights. Families exchange gifts and have large meals. In China, Christmas is mainly celebrated in major cities where decorations feature in shopping malls. It is not widely celebrated in rural areas. In South Africa, Christmas falls in summer so celebrations are often outdoors. Families have large meals, attend carol services and church, and visit others on Christmas Day.
This document provides a summary of festivities and calendar events that take place each month in Britain. Some key events mentioned include:
- New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31st including singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight
- New Year's resolutions made on January 1st to improve one's life in some way
- Saint Valentine's Day on February 14th when people send cards to those they love or admire anonymously
- Pancake Day in February/March, the day before Lent, when pancakes are traditionally eaten in celebration
- May Day celebrations on May 1st when children dance around the maypole welcoming summer
- The Royal Ascot horse race in June attended by the Queen
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Christmas traditions in Great Britain include decorating homes with holly and mistletoe. Holly symbolizes the promise that the sun will return, while mistletoe is hung in doorways and people kiss under it. Families exchange gifts on Christmas morning and attend church services together. Preparations like decorating Christmas trees, sending cards, and buying gifts make the holiday season a pleasant time for reunions and celebrations with family.
- Christmas in England is celebrated from December 25th until January 6th, known as the Twelve Days of Christmas.
- On Christmas Eve, children prepare cookies, milk and hay for Father Christmas and his reindeer. They arrive at night to leave gifts.
- On Christmas Day, children find presents from Father Christmas in stockings by the fireplace. Families have a Christmas dinner together, eating foods like roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
- Houses are decorated with holly, ivy and mistletoe. A Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has become a tradition.
Christmas is celebrated in Britain on December 25th and is considered the most important public holiday of the year. It is a time for families to reunite and celebrate together through traditions like exchanging gifts, eating turkey and Christmas pudding for dinner, and decorating homes with Christmas trees, lights, and other ornaments. Children anticipate receiving presents by hanging their stockings or putting letters to Santa Claus near the chimney hoping he will fill them with toys during the night.
Boxing Day is sometimes called December 26. Christmas is celebrated on December 25. If Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, New Year's Eve will be on Wednesday. The tradition of Christmas trees began when Prince Albert introduced them to England. Candy canes are usually used to decorate trees, while mistletoe is associated with kissing under it. Holly is the Christmas plant also called "Christmas berries". Poinsettias are the popular winter flowers. The tree in Trafalgar Square comes from Norway. The first public decorated tree was in Berlin. Mince pies contain dried fruit and spices. Christmas pudding is made 4-5 weeks before the holiday. Christmas cards began in 1843. Children leave Christmas stock
The document provides a summary of activities during a visit by Turkish and Spanish partners to Sweden for a Grundtvig project. Over the course of the visit, the partners toured various locations around Sweden including a national park, local heritage sites, and the Falu copper mine. They participated in cultural activities like baking, singing, and dancing. The partners also visited the homes of Swedish artists and had meetings at the hosting school to share experiences from their countries.
Christmas traditions vary around the world due to differing climates, cultures and religions. In Australia, Christmas falls in summer so celebrations often involve beach barbecues and picnics. Decorations feature Australian wildlife and homes are decorated with Christmas trees and lights. Families exchange gifts and have large meals. In China, Christmas is mainly celebrated in major cities where decorations feature in shopping malls. It is not widely celebrated in rural areas. In South Africa, Christmas falls in summer so celebrations are often outdoors. Families have large meals, attend carol services and church, and visit others on Christmas Day.
Dutch children eagerly await St. Nicholas Day on December 6th, when the kindly bishop Sinterklaas arrives by ship from Spain bringing gifts in his sack. Families celebrate at home with food and personalized letter cakes. They exchange carefully wrapped gifts accompanied by poems, though the gifts are signed as being from Sinterklaas. On Christmas Eve, children leave shoes filled with hay and carrots by the fireplace hoping Sinterklaas will come. Later, families decorate trees, go to church, and have a special family dinner before gathering by the fire to tell stories.
Christmas was not declared a federal holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870. During the Middle Ages, Christmas celebrations were rowdy and raucous. The contemporary Santa Claus figure was born in the United States in the 19th century, influenced by artists, writers and evolving American culture. Santa Claus was first depicted as wearing a red suit and living at the North Pole in 1863. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was created in 1939 as part of an advertising campaign. The use of Christmas trees began in Germany and has since spread globally with the help of Christmas lights. Christmas traditions vary widely around the world and within different regions of the United States.
The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany, where they decorated fir trees with biscuits and candles. This tradition spread to Britain after Queen Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert and became a staple of the royal family's Christmas celebrations. Today, Christmas trees are decorated with lights, tinsel, and topped with an angel or star. Towns also decorate trees in public parks and squares with lights. Famous Christmas trees include the large tree in Trafalgar Square, London given by Norway, and the Rockefeller Center tree in New York decorated with over 5 miles of lights. Charity organizations collect money and gifts for poor and homeless people during the Christmas season. Popular Christmas activities include sending greeting cards, singing carols, and attending
Carols by Candlelight is held annually on Christmas Eve in Melbourne, Australia where tens of thousands gather to sing Christmas songs while looking at the Southern Cross stars. The President of the USA presses the button to light the huge Christmas tree in Washington D.C. In England, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, which originated from boys collecting money in clay boxes that they would break open when full.
In the UK, Christmas is celebrated with families exchanging gifts under Christmas trees on December 25th. Decorating the tree is a family tradition, and homes are also decorated with holly, ivy, and mistletoe. Carols services and nativity plays are popular church events around Christmas. Children believe Santa Claus visits and leaves presents, sometimes leaving out mince pies and brandy for him. The traditional Christmas meal is roast turkey with trimmings eaten in the afternoon on Christmas Day. Trifle is a popular dessert. While snow on Christmas is rare, people hope for a "white Christmas." New Year's Eve is celebrated with fireworks displays in cities across the UK, especially in London and Edinburgh
In Latvia, children believe that Santa Claus/Ziemassvētku vecītis brings their presents, which are placed under the Christmas tree and opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Some children have to recite a poem, sing, play an instrument, or dance to receive a present. Latvia claims to have had the first documented Christmas tree in a town square in Riga in 1510. Traditional Christmas tree decorations include hanging ornaments made from natural materials like straw. Latvian Christmas traditions also include a meal of nine dishes that must be eaten by midnight to retain wealth, such as boiled grey peas, small pies, cabbage and sausage, and gingerbread. Many Christian and pagan winter solstice
The document is a 12 question vocabulary quiz about Christmas terms. It tests knowledge of words like:
- Prancer, one of Santa's reindeer from the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- Eggnog, a traditional Christmas drink made from eggs, milk or cream, and sugar.
- Garland, a wreath, chain, or string made for celebration or decoration, often made of leaves or flowers.
- Myrrh, a gum used for perfume or incense that was one of the three gifts the Wise Men gave to Jesus.
Saint Lucy was a young girl from the 4th century who was killed for her Christian faith. Her feast day on December 13th is now celebrated in Scandinavia and other countries as a festival of light. On this day, the oldest daughter dresses as Saint Lucy in a white robe and wreath of candles and brings coffee and buns to her family, while sisters wear tinsel wreaths and brothers wear starry hats. Communities also hold processions with girls and boys singing songs and delivering treats to homes and workplaces to honor Saint Lucy and bring light in the dark winter.
Over 1000 Glasgow School children were invited to a free St Patrick's Day Concert in the City Halls on Monday 15 March 2010.The event was organised by the garngad irish heritage Group and the City Education Department.The Irish are Glasgows largest Ethnic group.
This document discusses various Christmas traditions and symbols such as Christmas trees, ornaments, wreaths, cards, poinsettias, stockings, candy canes, carols, gingerbread houses, Santa Claus, cookies and milk for Santa, reindeer, presents, and Christmas dinner. It provides brief descriptions of each tradition including what they are used for and their origins in some cases.
This document contains 20 trivia questions about Christmas traditions, figures, and stories. It tests knowledge about Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, the origins of Saint Nicholas in Turkey, lyrics to classic Christmas carols like "The Holly and the Ivy", customary foods and drinks like turkey and brandy sauce, and details from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and the nativity story. The questions cover a wide range of Christmas symbolism, history, and popular culture.
The document summarizes several holiday events and attractions in southern Illinois, including the Belleville Christkindlmarkt German-style Christmas market held from late November through December. It features international vendors and food, a horse-drawn trolley, visits from Santa and his reindeer. Nearby, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows hosts the annual Way of Lights drive-through light display and other Christmas-themed activities. The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds also has a drive-through holiday lights display from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
This document is a Christmas trivia quiz containing 36 multiple choice questions about various Christmas traditions and symbols. Some of the topics covered include the names of Christmas-related days and figures (e.g. Christmas Eve, Santa Claus, Rudolph), Christmas plants and decorations (e.g. holly, Christmas wreaths, stockings), Christmas songs and movies (e.g. "White Christmas", A Christmas Carol), and food and drink (e.g. Christmas pudding, eggnog). The document provides the questions along with potential answers and indicates the correct answer with a checkmark.
1. Cold weather and snow arrive, signaling that Christmas is coming. Stores and homes begin putting up twinkly lights to celebrate the season. Familiar Christmas songs play constantly, putting people in a festive mood.
2. People start their Christmas shopping, braving busy stores to find gifts. Parents stock up on non-perishable food and supplies in case of winter weather. Advent calendars are opened, often with all the chocolate consumed quickly.
3. Dogs are dressed up in cute Christmas costumes, which many people enjoy. Parties and festive gatherings increase alcohol consumption. Finally, families enjoy their traditional Christmas dinner featuring turkey and all the trimmings.
This document contains a 25 question Christmas quiz that tests knowledge of various Christmas traditions and trivia. It covers topics like which date is Christmas Day, how Santa enters houses, popular Christmas foods in Britain, carol songs, stockings and gifts from Santa, Christmas tree decorations, mistletoe kissing, and details about Santa's sleigh and reindeer. The quiz provides multiple choice answers to identify details correctly for each question.
A presentation of the different traditions around christmas in the UK.
(Chritmas tree, lights in oxford street, xmas pudding, stockings, superstitions...)
1. The document provides information about a class of Primary 5 students from St Charles Primary School in Glasgow, Scotland.
2. Key facts about Glasgow are mentioned, including the River Clyde flowing through the city and upcoming events like the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
3. The class discusses carol singing, including popular Christmas carols and when some were composed, with the class having recently gone carol singing to raise money for charity.
Christmas in Australia is celebrated during the summer months of December and January. As a multicultural country, Australian Christmas traditions incorporate influences from other parts of the world as well as local customs. Decorations feature Australian native animals like kangaroos and koalas alongside traditional trees, lights, and wreaths. The main Christmas meal is usually a large lunch that includes turkey, ham, seafood, and desserts like pudding. Large outdoor carol singing events are popular in the warm evenings leading up to Christmas Day, which is focused on religious services, gift giving, and festive family meals.
- Many Latvian Christmas traditions are intertwined with pagan winter solstice celebrations from earlier times, such as rolling a wooden block around homes to drive away evil spirits.
- Children in Latvia believe Santa Claus, called Ziemassvētku vecītis, brings their presents, which are often placed under the Christmas tree and opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
- Traditional Latvian Christmas meals do not include meat according to Christian tradition, but include 9 meatless dishes according to pagan tradition, and popular dishes today include boiled grey peas with meat and fish, as well as roast pork with sauerkraut.
The Hudson valley Dazzles with Lights and the Glow of Candles this Holiday Se...Thompson & Bender
The glow of candles and the sparkle of twinkling lights illuminate the Hudson Valley's special events throughout the month of December. Catch the warm holiday spirit at countless festivities up and down the river, and come celebrate the season Hudson Valley-style.
On New Year's Eve, people celebrate the coming of the new year with friends and family. At midnight, everyone sings Auld Lang Syne and makes resolutions for the new year. On New Year's Day, people reflect on their resolutions from the previous night.
In February, the Crufts Dog Show takes place in Birmingham where breeders bring valuable dogs to compete. Saint Valentine's Day is also celebrated in February when people send cards to those they love or admire.
The document provides safety tips for handling fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night in November, such as keeping a safe distance, following instructions, and supervising children.
Dutch children eagerly await St. Nicholas Day on December 6th, when the kindly bishop Sinterklaas arrives by ship from Spain bringing gifts in his sack. Families celebrate at home with food and personalized letter cakes. They exchange carefully wrapped gifts accompanied by poems, though the gifts are signed as being from Sinterklaas. On Christmas Eve, children leave shoes filled with hay and carrots by the fireplace hoping Sinterklaas will come. Later, families decorate trees, go to church, and have a special family dinner before gathering by the fire to tell stories.
Christmas was not declared a federal holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870. During the Middle Ages, Christmas celebrations were rowdy and raucous. The contemporary Santa Claus figure was born in the United States in the 19th century, influenced by artists, writers and evolving American culture. Santa Claus was first depicted as wearing a red suit and living at the North Pole in 1863. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was created in 1939 as part of an advertising campaign. The use of Christmas trees began in Germany and has since spread globally with the help of Christmas lights. Christmas traditions vary widely around the world and within different regions of the United States.
The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany, where they decorated fir trees with biscuits and candles. This tradition spread to Britain after Queen Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert and became a staple of the royal family's Christmas celebrations. Today, Christmas trees are decorated with lights, tinsel, and topped with an angel or star. Towns also decorate trees in public parks and squares with lights. Famous Christmas trees include the large tree in Trafalgar Square, London given by Norway, and the Rockefeller Center tree in New York decorated with over 5 miles of lights. Charity organizations collect money and gifts for poor and homeless people during the Christmas season. Popular Christmas activities include sending greeting cards, singing carols, and attending
Carols by Candlelight is held annually on Christmas Eve in Melbourne, Australia where tens of thousands gather to sing Christmas songs while looking at the Southern Cross stars. The President of the USA presses the button to light the huge Christmas tree in Washington D.C. In England, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, which originated from boys collecting money in clay boxes that they would break open when full.
In the UK, Christmas is celebrated with families exchanging gifts under Christmas trees on December 25th. Decorating the tree is a family tradition, and homes are also decorated with holly, ivy, and mistletoe. Carols services and nativity plays are popular church events around Christmas. Children believe Santa Claus visits and leaves presents, sometimes leaving out mince pies and brandy for him. The traditional Christmas meal is roast turkey with trimmings eaten in the afternoon on Christmas Day. Trifle is a popular dessert. While snow on Christmas is rare, people hope for a "white Christmas." New Year's Eve is celebrated with fireworks displays in cities across the UK, especially in London and Edinburgh
In Latvia, children believe that Santa Claus/Ziemassvētku vecītis brings their presents, which are placed under the Christmas tree and opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Some children have to recite a poem, sing, play an instrument, or dance to receive a present. Latvia claims to have had the first documented Christmas tree in a town square in Riga in 1510. Traditional Christmas tree decorations include hanging ornaments made from natural materials like straw. Latvian Christmas traditions also include a meal of nine dishes that must be eaten by midnight to retain wealth, such as boiled grey peas, small pies, cabbage and sausage, and gingerbread. Many Christian and pagan winter solstice
The document is a 12 question vocabulary quiz about Christmas terms. It tests knowledge of words like:
- Prancer, one of Santa's reindeer from the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- Eggnog, a traditional Christmas drink made from eggs, milk or cream, and sugar.
- Garland, a wreath, chain, or string made for celebration or decoration, often made of leaves or flowers.
- Myrrh, a gum used for perfume or incense that was one of the three gifts the Wise Men gave to Jesus.
Saint Lucy was a young girl from the 4th century who was killed for her Christian faith. Her feast day on December 13th is now celebrated in Scandinavia and other countries as a festival of light. On this day, the oldest daughter dresses as Saint Lucy in a white robe and wreath of candles and brings coffee and buns to her family, while sisters wear tinsel wreaths and brothers wear starry hats. Communities also hold processions with girls and boys singing songs and delivering treats to homes and workplaces to honor Saint Lucy and bring light in the dark winter.
Over 1000 Glasgow School children were invited to a free St Patrick's Day Concert in the City Halls on Monday 15 March 2010.The event was organised by the garngad irish heritage Group and the City Education Department.The Irish are Glasgows largest Ethnic group.
This document discusses various Christmas traditions and symbols such as Christmas trees, ornaments, wreaths, cards, poinsettias, stockings, candy canes, carols, gingerbread houses, Santa Claus, cookies and milk for Santa, reindeer, presents, and Christmas dinner. It provides brief descriptions of each tradition including what they are used for and their origins in some cases.
This document contains 20 trivia questions about Christmas traditions, figures, and stories. It tests knowledge about Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, the origins of Saint Nicholas in Turkey, lyrics to classic Christmas carols like "The Holly and the Ivy", customary foods and drinks like turkey and brandy sauce, and details from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and the nativity story. The questions cover a wide range of Christmas symbolism, history, and popular culture.
The document summarizes several holiday events and attractions in southern Illinois, including the Belleville Christkindlmarkt German-style Christmas market held from late November through December. It features international vendors and food, a horse-drawn trolley, visits from Santa and his reindeer. Nearby, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows hosts the annual Way of Lights drive-through light display and other Christmas-themed activities. The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds also has a drive-through holiday lights display from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
This document is a Christmas trivia quiz containing 36 multiple choice questions about various Christmas traditions and symbols. Some of the topics covered include the names of Christmas-related days and figures (e.g. Christmas Eve, Santa Claus, Rudolph), Christmas plants and decorations (e.g. holly, Christmas wreaths, stockings), Christmas songs and movies (e.g. "White Christmas", A Christmas Carol), and food and drink (e.g. Christmas pudding, eggnog). The document provides the questions along with potential answers and indicates the correct answer with a checkmark.
1. Cold weather and snow arrive, signaling that Christmas is coming. Stores and homes begin putting up twinkly lights to celebrate the season. Familiar Christmas songs play constantly, putting people in a festive mood.
2. People start their Christmas shopping, braving busy stores to find gifts. Parents stock up on non-perishable food and supplies in case of winter weather. Advent calendars are opened, often with all the chocolate consumed quickly.
3. Dogs are dressed up in cute Christmas costumes, which many people enjoy. Parties and festive gatherings increase alcohol consumption. Finally, families enjoy their traditional Christmas dinner featuring turkey and all the trimmings.
This document contains a 25 question Christmas quiz that tests knowledge of various Christmas traditions and trivia. It covers topics like which date is Christmas Day, how Santa enters houses, popular Christmas foods in Britain, carol songs, stockings and gifts from Santa, Christmas tree decorations, mistletoe kissing, and details about Santa's sleigh and reindeer. The quiz provides multiple choice answers to identify details correctly for each question.
A presentation of the different traditions around christmas in the UK.
(Chritmas tree, lights in oxford street, xmas pudding, stockings, superstitions...)
1. The document provides information about a class of Primary 5 students from St Charles Primary School in Glasgow, Scotland.
2. Key facts about Glasgow are mentioned, including the River Clyde flowing through the city and upcoming events like the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
3. The class discusses carol singing, including popular Christmas carols and when some were composed, with the class having recently gone carol singing to raise money for charity.
Christmas in Australia is celebrated during the summer months of December and January. As a multicultural country, Australian Christmas traditions incorporate influences from other parts of the world as well as local customs. Decorations feature Australian native animals like kangaroos and koalas alongside traditional trees, lights, and wreaths. The main Christmas meal is usually a large lunch that includes turkey, ham, seafood, and desserts like pudding. Large outdoor carol singing events are popular in the warm evenings leading up to Christmas Day, which is focused on religious services, gift giving, and festive family meals.
- Many Latvian Christmas traditions are intertwined with pagan winter solstice celebrations from earlier times, such as rolling a wooden block around homes to drive away evil spirits.
- Children in Latvia believe Santa Claus, called Ziemassvētku vecītis, brings their presents, which are often placed under the Christmas tree and opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
- Traditional Latvian Christmas meals do not include meat according to Christian tradition, but include 9 meatless dishes according to pagan tradition, and popular dishes today include boiled grey peas with meat and fish, as well as roast pork with sauerkraut.
The Hudson valley Dazzles with Lights and the Glow of Candles this Holiday Se...Thompson & Bender
The glow of candles and the sparkle of twinkling lights illuminate the Hudson Valley's special events throughout the month of December. Catch the warm holiday spirit at countless festivities up and down the river, and come celebrate the season Hudson Valley-style.
On New Year's Eve, people celebrate the coming of the new year with friends and family. At midnight, everyone sings Auld Lang Syne and makes resolutions for the new year. On New Year's Day, people reflect on their resolutions from the previous night.
In February, the Crufts Dog Show takes place in Birmingham where breeders bring valuable dogs to compete. Saint Valentine's Day is also celebrated in February when people send cards to those they love or admire.
The document provides safety tips for handling fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night in November, such as keeping a safe distance, following instructions, and supervising children.
British customs and traditions vary widely across different regions but often have long histories. Some key celebrations discussed include Halloween, where people dress up and carve pumpkins; Christmas, marked by decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and feasting on turkey dinner; and New Year's, when people gather to celebrate the incoming year and make resolutions. Traditions like mistletoe kissing and caroling are also described. Understanding these customs provides insight into British culture and history.
The document discusses various Christmas traditions celebrated in Great Britain, including decorating Christmas trees, sending greeting cards to friends and family, children hanging their stockings by the fireplace hoping for gifts from Father Christmas, eating a Christmas dinner of turkey and other traditional foods, and exchanging gifts on Boxing Day. It also mentions the tradition of the big Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square each year that is a gift from Norway to Britain.
Top alternative things to do in London this christmasJack ponting
London offers many unique Christmas celebrations, including light installations at Kew Gardens, a pudding race in Covent Garden, and caroling beneath the large tree in Trafalgar Square. Visitors can also enjoy river cruises on the Thames with views of the city lights and live music, performances of the Nutcracker ballet, and festive balls like the Christmas event at Torture Garden in Brixton. London provides many memorable ways to experience the holidays through both traditional and unusual events.
The document summarizes various holiday festivals and events that take place in North Carolina. It describes the Christmas Town USA light display in McAdenville which has been running for over 50 years and features houses decorated with lights. It also mentions the Tanglewood Festival of Lights featuring horse and hay rides, and the New Year's Eve celebration at Appalachian Ski Mountain with elegant dinners and fireworks. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of several other art, craft, home, boat and garden light displays across North Carolina.
The document summarizes various holiday festivals and events that take place in North Carolina. It describes the Christmas Town USA light display in McAdenville which has been running for over 50 years and features houses decorated with lights. It also mentions the Tanglewood Festival of Lights featuring horse and hay rides, and the New Year's Eve celebration at Appalachian Ski Mountain with elegant dinners and fireworks. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of several other art, craft, home, boat and garden light displays across North Carolina taking place around the winter holidays.
In the UK, Christmas traditions include decorating trees and homes in early December, writing letters to Santa, school nativity plays, children leaving mince pies and carrots for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve, waking up to open presents on Christmas morning, having a traditional Christmas dinner that usually includes turkey, and watching the Queen's annual Christmas Day speech on television. Boxing Day on December 26th is when many people visit other family members or go shopping during sales.
Halloween has its origins in ancient Celtic harvest festivals. It was introduced to the United States and Canada in the 1840s by Irish immigrants and incorporates traditions like carving jack-o-lanterns from pumpkins, children dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating from house to house, and festivals featuring haunted houses and amusement rides. Halloween is now one of the most commercially successful holidays and is growing more popular in places like the UK, Spain, and Canada.
It’s almost December and “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” so our activities focus on this festive topic. Our B2 First and C1 Advanced students will practise their speaking and reading skills while they find out more about some Christmas traditions and symbols. B1 Preliminary and B2 First learners can travel around Europe to discover the most popular Christmas markets. The youngest ones can have some fun while they learn typical Christmas vocabulary. Happy teaching!
Phoenix Christmas Events to fill your 2017 Holiday CalendarEmma Remington
Wondering how Christmas in US is celebrated and where to enjoy some traditional Christmas cheer? Check out our presentation it will point you in the right direction.
The document announces various social and charitable events taking place between November 3-27, including playing pool, visiting historic properties and shops, a food and toy drive for a family in need, jewelry making, movies, parades, tours of Province House and the Citadel, hot chocolate sales to raise money for charity, painting pottery, searching for the best poutine in Halifax, and visiting an art gallery. The proceeds from charity events will support the FEED-A-FAMILY program through Feed Nova Scotia to help a family in need over the holidays.
People around the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways. Traditions include decorating with lights, trees and nativity scenes. Santa Claus and gift giving is popular in many places. Christmas meals vary but often include foods like turkey, ham and special desserts. Carol singing and religious services are also common across cultures. Christmas is celebrated with warmth, family and religious significance regardless of location.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD.pdfIQRA ANSARI
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
THE MOST CURIOUS CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS IN THE WORLD
With the arrival of Christmas comes that time of the year to decorate the house with lights, put up the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols. And what do they do in other countries? In this article, you can discover the traditions of other parts of the world.
Christmas the typical tradition for the Spanish may seem strange to others, but the ones I bring you today will also surprise you. Here you will discover the most curious Christmas customs and traditions in the world, it is very interesting to know the celebrations depending on the country. Surely more than one of the ones that I am going to tell you about, let's go there!
Christmas traditions around the world
Although it is hard for us to believe, many Spanish Christmas traditions are not celebrated equally in the rest of the planet. There are even countries that don't even celebrate Christmas and others that take the opportunity to eat up to 12 different dishes on Christmas Eve (although we almost do it too). Do you want to know more about these curiosities? Keep reading and I'll tell you.
1. The “Santa Claus” of the Netherlands and Belgium – Sinterklaas
Did you know that Santa Claus does not come to the Netherlands? On December 5, Sinterklass rides with his assistant Zwarte Piet through the country, distributing gifts and sweets. According to what they say, 3 weeks before Sinterklaas leaves Spain and arrives at the Dutch port. Lately, the last Saturday of November arrives where that afternoon the children leave a letter at the door of the house with what they want and the next day they find sweets and chocolates. And on December 5, if they have been good, they will be able to open their gifts and celebrate that day with their family. Moral of the story: the Dutch love to eat chocolate.
On the other hand, Christmas day is very important for Catholics, many families go to church and the same thing happens in Belgium.
2 . Christmas Day in Ukraine and Russia
When is Christmas exactly? It is always on December 24, right? In principle, yes, but not in all countries. For some Orthodox Christians, it is January 6, which happens in Ukraine, Christmas Day is a traditional holiday with 12 different wishes, one for each of Jesus' apostles. In Ukraine they receive gifts on New Year's Day, in Russia Christmas is on January 7th. Oh, and Christmas trees in Ukraine might look more like Halloween, as they are covered in spider webs and fake spiders.
Neither Santa Claus nor Saint Nicholas comes here as in many Eastern countries, in Russia Ded Moroz and Snegurochka come. During Christmas, they eat a lot, sing and of course, the Christmas tree cannot be missing, the only different thing is the different dates since their calendar is based on the Julian calendar and not the Gregorian one.
3. Christmas markets in Germany
3. Christmas markets in Germany
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year to
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The 12 Best ways to Celebrate the Holidays In and Around Waterloo
1.
2. Waterloo is a magical
place to celebrate the
holiday season, and
there are plenty of
great opportunities
across the Waterloo
Region to take in the
sights, sounds, and
smells of the season.
3. 1. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
A Canadian holiday tradition spends another year on the tracks as the CP Holiday Train
rolls through the area on December 1st with stops in Cambridge (25 minutes from
Waterloo) at 4 PM, Ayr (30 minutes from Waterloo) at 5:15 PM, and Woodstock (45
minutes from Waterloo)
at 6:35 PM. Country star Kira Isabella will be performing holiday favourites in all three
cities, with offerings for local food banks also happening at every stop.
4. 2.Canada’s Original Christkindl Market
Downtown Kitchener is transformed into an authentic German Christkindl
(Christmas Market) full of vendors, shops, musicians, crafts, model trains, and
more from December 4th to 7th. Bring the family to do some holiday shopping,
crafts, or simply enjoy the holiday spirit in the air.
5. 3. Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Cambridge brings this unconventional holiday light and music parade to life as
marchers carry boomboxes and mp3 and CD players with portable speakers along with
more creative setups playing Kline’s composition through the streets. A limited number
of CD’s and cassettes
will be available at Cambridge’s City Hall before the parade, or you can download the
free Unsilent Night app that contains the music from the App Store or Google Play.
6. 4. Waterloo Region Museum’s “Country
Christmas”
The museum holds their annual “Country Christmas” celebration Sundays in
December leading up to Christmas from 11 AM-5 PM. Enjoy the museum,
visiting with Father Christmas, singing Christmas carols, and touring the
village. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 children, four and under free.
7. 5. Wonders of Winter
Waterloo Park turns into a festival of 100,000 beautiful lights that turn on at
5:30 PM nightly from November 29th to New Year’s Eve. On select nights,
there are other activities that range from wagon rides to plays at the old
schoolhouse. Freewill donations are accepted.
8. 6. Christmas JOY Home Tour
Get some holiday decorating ideas while benefiting HOPE House at the same
time by taking a tour of professionally decorated homes in Guelph (35 minutes
from Waterloo), Fergus (35 minutes from Waterloo), and Aberfoyle (30 minutes
from Waterloo). $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
9. 7. Santa Pur-Suit
If “getting into the holiday spirit” for you means running either a 1, 3, or 5 K in a Santa
suit, you’re in luck. Participants in the 3rd annual event, which benefits the Waterloo
Region YMCA’s, receive a “Santa suit” which consists of a jacket, pants, hat, beard, and
belt in what will be a jolly run through the streets of Waterloo for the whole family.
10. 8. KW Santa Claus Parade:
Santa comes to Waterloo on November 15th to wish everyone a Merry
Christmas as the parade moves down King Street, ending in Kitchener.
Donations of toys and letters to Santa will be collected along the route.
11. 9. Flight of White: Cambridge Butterfly
Conservatory
Starting December 6, the conservatory creates its own version of a 'White
Christmas' with its Flight of White Exhibit. Stroll with white rice paper
butterflies that flutter like snowflakes around you.
12. 10. Castle Kilbride
If you want a more traditional contrast to Christmas JOY, Castle Kilbride is for you.
The Castle, located in Baden (15 minute drive from Waterloo) was built in 1877 and
has two events to show off the holiday decor in the house. Both day and night
displays are available for you to enjoy.
13. 11.Kids in the Kitchen at the
Kitchener Market
Join the people at the Kitchener Market for two free kids’ cooking classes
leading up to Christmas. On December 13th, Santa comes by to help make
gingerbread while on December 20th come cook up reindeer treats.
14. 12. Kitchener Rangers 20th annual Teddy Bear
Join the Kitchener Rangers as they take on the Erie Otters on their Teddy Bear
Toss night. Fans can either buy or donate new or gently used teddy bears at
Canadian Tire locations.