MerryChristmas1.ppt

merry christmas!,christmas is a celebration of the birth of jesus christ.,the origin of christmas,the origin of christmas,born nearly two thousand years ago, christians believe him to be the son of god. whether jesus was really born on december 25th, no one can say for certain. it was chosen because it already was a holiday in ancient times -a pagan feast. christ mass, later called christmas, was first celebrated in the year 354, december 25th, according to several sources.,during each christmas, people spread christmas cards to show love and friendship.,it first came into being in 1846 in london. most of them record the birth of jesus and relevant things.,under the picture is usually written “a merry christmas and a happy new year to you.“,christmas songs carols,the songs of christmas contain two categories:,we wish you a merry christmas,we wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year good tidings we bring to you and your kin good tidings for christmas and a happy new year good tidings to you wherever you are good tidings for christmas and a happy new year,jingle bells 铃儿响叮当,white christmas,im dreaming of a white christmas just like the ones i used to know where the tree tops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow im dreaming of a white christmas with every christmas card i write may your days be merry and bright and may all your christmases be white,christmas trees,the use of evergreen trees to celebrate the winter season occurred before the birth of christ. people decorate it with gifts lights 3. decorations,father christmas,full name: st. nicholas/ santa claus date of birth: about 300a.d. place of birth: myra (todays turkey) working place: north pole career: priest (at age of 17) gift-giver on christmas eve interests: producing gifts workmates: mrs. nicholas & reindeer,christmas gifts,as for christmas gifts, it is anticipation that counts the most. the gift doesnt need to be very expensive, but it is better if it is something the person wants. people usually send gifts to their friends days before christmas, while the presents for family members are kept under the christmas tree and are not allowed to be opened till christmas arrives.,christmas food,christmas time is yet another opportunity to celebrate our love for each other with food. christmas means parties with family and friends while we share the joy of this special season. and of course every party includes lots of good eating! birthday cake for the baby jesus as they are taught that christma