Слайд 2Christmas is a festival in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ. Celebrate
it on January 6.
Слайд 3I like to celebrate Christmas, observing all the old traditions
Слайд 4Christmas is an Orthodox holiday
Слайд 5There are So many historical facts related to Christmas
Слайд 6For example,
The Christmas tree ball is actually a stylized paradise apple. Earlier Christmas
trees at Christmas were decorated with this fruit - by analogy with a paradise tree. Then, gingerbreads and other edible ornaments joined the apples. The Christmas tree branches could hardly hold such a weight. And instead of apples came up with hollow glass balls.
Слайд 7The word "Christmas" (Christmas) came from the Old English "Mass of Christ" -
"the Mass of Christ."
The stocking in which gifts are placed is connected with the story of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus, Nicholas the Wonderworker): through the chimney he threw three sacks of gold to the poor man's family. Pouches fell into stockings and shoes, which were dried near the fireplace.
Слайд 8On Christmas we greet each other with the words: "Christ was born!" And
answer these words: "We Praise Him!".
Слайд 9Christmas is always beautifully decorated home
Слайд 10At Christmas traditional dishes are prepared:
Crock