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CHRISTMAS IN THE UK.

INDEX-What is Christmas?-How is Christmas celebrated in the UK?-When is Christmas celebrated in the UK?-How do the British prepare for Christmas?-History of British Christmas. Customs and traditions.-What is Boxing Day?-The Christmas tree.-Photos.-Credits.

What is Christmas?

-Christmas is the time when Christians around the wolrd celebrate the birth of Jesus.It is called this way because, we celebrate 'Mass', that means Church service, for Christ.

HOW IS THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED IN UK?

- Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries.

What day is the main Christmas celebration in UK?

-Like in Spain Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December, with a Christmas meal at

midday for the whole family.

How do the British prepare for Christmas?

- During the weeks before Christmas Day, they send cards, watch nativity plays and they go to church services. -They also put, Christmas decorations in their homes and in some Churches.

History of British Christmas Customs and Traditions

- Many of their Christmas customs began long before Jesus was born. Long time ago, people had mid-winter festivals where their ceremonies would give the sun back it's power.The romans had the festivals of Saturnalia.All these factors influenced Christmas nowadays.

What is Boxing Day?

It is the day after Christmas. It's called Boxing Day, because boys used to go round collecting money in clay boxes. When the boxes where full, they broke them open.On Boxing Day people usually go shopping.

The Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree is central to English holiday celebrations. It became important when Queen Victoria's husband,brought the tradition to the Royal Family.Some other traditions are the mixture of evergreens and the mistletoe.

PHOTOS

Different Santa Claus!

Done by Alex AllozaEdgar López