Christmas day

Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word “Christmas” means “Christ’s Mass” – derived from the English term “Christes masse”. There are many different customs and traditions around the world. American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch origin. He was developed from St. Nicholas who was a real person. St. Nicholas, was the patron saint of school boys. He brought gifts to the children. The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney originated in Norway, where children hang Christmas stockings on the fireplace mantel. Christmas trees have pagan origins. When pagans became Christian, they used evergreens (a sacred tree) for the holiday by decorating them with nuts and candles. They sang Christmas carols as they danced around the Christmas tree.

Christmas colors are red and green. Today, traditional Christmas activities include caroling, making and giving gifts, sending cards to family and friends, and enjoying festive dinners and parties. Below are symbols of Christmas and their significance.

Homework 20.12.2016

10.

She is late for work.

Diego usually eats meat.

You can sometimes see foxes in this forest.

Does Tim usually go to school by bus?

We always spend the summer in France.

Tom and James are often very busy on Mondays.

My dog is rarely angry.

Alice often doesn’t go swimming.

 

11.

Tony is never rude.

The children sometimes play tennis.

I often go to the beach.

We always eat breakfast before school.

Aya often help her mum.

You always do your homework.

The boys sometimes watch films.

Josh and I always tidy our rooms.