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1 Designed by: Anastasia Kuptsova Moscow,Russia Gymnasuim #1562 Gymnasuim # C Form 6 C Form Coordinator: Oksana Oksana Semyonovna Semyonovna Kirpota Kirpota

2 Christmas All Around the World Contents: 1. The history of Christmas. 2. Traditions, music, costumes, food and characters, entertainments. 3. Interesting facts.

3 Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. People all over the world are very proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.

4 Christmas is a traditional holiday, which is celebrated on the 25 of December. This holiday unites American and British people, relatives and friends.

5 Nativity Scene Christmas is celebrated all over the world. The Christmas story comes from bible. An angel appeared to shepherds and told them that a Savior had been born to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem. Three Wise Men from the East followed a wondrous star which led them to the baby Jesus to whom they paid homage and presented gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. In abbreviated form, X or x represents the first letter of Greece Χριστός. The word Christmas is a contraction of Christ's Mass, derived from the Old English Cristes mæsse. Back

6 Santa Claus Santa Claus is an important person on Christmas. Santa climbs down the chimney. He usually put presents in the Christmas stockings.

7 ... A SILENT NIGHT!.. A SILENT NIGHT!

8 in America.

9 . On Christmas Eve, the President of the United States turns on the lights of the Christmas tree near the White House and sends his greetings to the nation.

10 in Great Britain

11 Britain Christmas in Britain is observed on the 25th of December. In Britain this day was a festival long before the conversion to Christianity. It is the most colourful and merry holiday. On Christmas Eve everything is rush. Offices close at one oclock but the shops stay open late. Most cities are decorated with coloured lights and enormous Christmas trees. Most cities are decorated with coloured lights and enormous Christmas trees

12 Christmas pudding Christmas pudding is probably one of the richest desserts in the world. It is one of the favorite British food on Christmas.

13 in Australia

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15 IN INDIA

16 . Christmas is also known as bada din (the big day). Due to the warm temperature it is difficult to Indianize Santa Claus` concept.

17 in Russia

18 . Its a day of both solemn ritual and joyous celebration

19 in CHINA

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21 Here are some facts about Christmas Traditions Around the World.

22 MERRY X-MAS