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Christmas in England

Christmas in England. Christmas Day is the greatest holiday in England. Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday observed generally on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

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Christmas in England

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  1. Christmas in England

  2. Christmas Day is the greatest holiday in England

  3. Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday observed generally on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

  4. Christmas marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide which lasts twelve days.

  5. English people like this holiday very much and prepare for it beforehand.

  6. The English gift giver is called FatherChristmas. He wears a long red or green robe, and leaves presents in stockings on Christmas Eve. However, the gifts are not usually opened until the following afternoon.

  7. FATHER CHRISTMAS

  8. Father Christmas delivers presents during the night before Christmas. The Children leave an empty stocking or pillowcase hanging at the end of the bed. In the morning they hope it will be full of presents.

  9. In England the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day because boys used to go round collecting money in clay boxes. When the boxes are full, they break them open.

  10. In England, the only thing that people ate on the day before the feast was Frumenty, which was a kind of porridge made of corn. Over the years the recipe changed. Eggs, fruit, spice, lumps of meat and dried plums were added. The whole mixture was wrapped in a cloth and boiled. This is how plum pudding is made.

  11. This is pudding

  12. In England the traditional Christmas dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.

  13. 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. Most people are on holiday in the UK and stay at home with their family on Christmas day, the main day for Christmas celebrations in Britain.

  14. English people buy presents for each other, try to send Christmas cards for their relatives and friends

  15. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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