Christmas Traditions-6.doc

Christmas TraditionsChristmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. It is traditionally celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christian churches. Although dating to probably as early as a.d. 200, the feast of Christmas did not become widespread until the Middle Ages. Aspects of celebration may include gift-giving, Christmas trees, display of Nativity sets, church attendance, the Father Christmas myth, and family gatherings.Legends about Christmas TreeSaint Boniface - an English monk who organized the Christian Church in France and Germany.Martin Luther - a founder of the Protestant faith, was walking through the forest one Christmas Eve.a poor woodsman he long ago met a lost and hungry child on Christmas Eve.Santa Clauses names in different countriesFather Christmas-in Great BritainJuletomten-in SwedenGrandfather Frost-in RussiaSheng Dan Lao Ren-in ChinaDecorationsPeople decorate their houses and flats with wreaths, ribbons and flowersChristmas Carols Carols are songs of joy and happinessThe songs tell about ChristPeople go from door to door singing CarolsPresents It is common to give presents to each other on this festive occasion. Most common presents on this day are: sweets, toys, small thingsAngels