New year in Russia and new year and christmas in the UK презентация

Introduction
The relevance of the chosen topic is explained by the interest to the the study of historical data of the origin of holidays in Britain and Russia.
Purpose: to get acquainted with the celebration, traditions and customs of the New year in Russia and the New year and Christmas in the UK.
The Object: Russian and British culture
The subject of research: comparison of holidays in Russia and the UK.
Methods: analysis,comparison, search.

Introduction
Tasks: 1) collect information about the history of these holidays;
2) find out how they are celebrated nowadays.
3) compare holidays
New Year is a magical time for everyone. This holiday is eagerly awaited all year round. In this day adopted wish each other happiness, joy and for good. Hearts are filled with love, and the house has an incredible festive atmosphere.

The history of the holiday (Great Britain)
Until 1752, when Great Britain and its American colonies switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, the advent of the New Year fell on Catholic Christmas (December 25).

The history of the holiday (Russia)
In 1699, Tsar Peter I issued a decree on the celebration of the New year on January 1. This was done following the example of all European countries that lived on the Gregorian calendar.

Traditions and customs (Great Britain)
In England, there is such a tradition as decorating the house with a sprig of mistletoe. There is an opinion that the mistletoe hung in the house brings happiness and good luck. In addition, it is believed that this plant protects the house from the penetration of evil spirits and dark forces.

Traditions and customs (Russia)
It is customary to celebrate the New Year in the family circle, among relatives and close friends. Preparation for the celebration lasts all December. During this period, shops Windows are full of Christmas cards, gifts, bright signs. December 31 is the main day of preparation.

Decorations (Great Britain)
A week before the holiday, the house is carefully cleaned. Windows and rooms in the house are decorated with fresh spruce branches, as well as other green vegetation.

Decorations (Russia)
A few weeks before the holiday, Russians decorate the streets of cities, shop Windows, shopping centers and houses with garlands and Christmas compositions. In each house, a Christmas tree is installed, which is decorated with balls, garlands.

The English Santa Claus
Santa is dressed in a red and white coat with a strap and belt, red pants and a red cone-shaped hat with a white frill. There is a belief that the English Santa moves on a sled with reindeer, a huge bag of gifts that he distributes obedient kids, if they behaved well in the outgoing year.

Russian Father Frost
Our Russian Father Frost wears a warm hat with a fur fringe and a long-sleeved fur coat. It can be red, blue or even white. Fur coat or loose, or tied with a belt or sash. Santa Claus is always not alone – with his granddaughter snow Maiden, who is depicted as a beautiful, rosy-cheeked girl with a long blond braid and a fur coat.

Conclusion
After analyzing New Year in Russia and the UK, you can see that they have something in common, as the main attributes of the celebration are present in both countries. But each country has special customs peculiar only to the people living there.