英语兴趣课资料Christmas

1、The origin of ChristmasChristians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.Christmas customWestern people take red, green and white as the Christmas colors, with which people decorate their houses when christmas comes. Christmas flower and candle are red, and Christmas tree is green.Santa ClausRed and wh

2、ite matched is Santa Claus, the most popular figure during Christmastime.Children put socks on a closet or next to their pillows before they go to bed on christmas, waiting for Santa Claus to put gifts into their socks after they fall asleep.In western country, playing Santa Claus is also a custom.S

3、anta ClausIt is said that Santa Claus is the descendant of Odin who represent wisdom, art, poem and war in the Norse mythology.From some legends, it is said that Santa Claus is St. Nicholas. But these stories were used to spreed the spirit of Christ, so the provenance(出处） and storyline were ignored,

4、 but Santa Claus is always with peoples mind. When Christmas is coming, Santa Claus will take the sled pulled by reindeers to all over the world to send gifts to every kids.Christmas cardsChristmas cards are very popular in America and Europe. It is a way of keeping the relationship with families an

5、d friends.Many Christmas cards often include a photo of all families and family news, including families progress in the past one year.Christmas hatIt is a red hat. It is said that if you wear it you can not only sleep well and feel warm, but you also can find a gift in it which is from the person y

6、ou love.In the night, it is also the leading role. Wherever you go, you will find varied christmas hats.Christmas dinnerFrom 1620, in America, turkey is indispensable Christmas dinner. But in England christmas dinner is roasted goose rather than turkey.Christmas treeChristmas tree is one of the most

7、 important part of Christmas.People choose pinaster or cedar as Christmas tree and decorate it with colored lights, gifts and other beautiful decorations and then put a star or an angel on the top.Christmas songsSilent Night Jingle Bells We wish you a merry Christmas Santa Claus is coming to town Christ