Christmas presents. (Stocking) Чулок для подарков In Great Britain children believe, that Santa Claus put presents in the stockings. - презентация

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2 (Stocking) Чулок для подарков In Great Britain children believe, that Santa Claus put presents in the stockings.

3 On the eve of Christmas children hang their stockings, so that Santa Claus could put presents into them: oranges, sweets, nuts and if the child didn't behave properly Santa Claus can put there a piece of coal as punishment.

4 Santa Claus got his name from a man known as St. Nicolas, who lived in the fourth century. He gave his wealth to the poor and often to children. After he died, the Dutch brought this legend to colonial America. Soon the Dutch name Sinter Klaus became Santa Claus.

5 Candycane Рождественский Леденец Parents give children candy canes for Christmas. The candy is made as letter J, because name Jesus starts with this letter.

6 Boxing Day It is usually celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. In this day people open their Christmas presents and make visits to their relatives and friends.

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