CHRISTMAS IN GREAT BRITAIN

Christmas in the Olden TimeChristmas in the Olden Timeby Sir Walter Scott (1808)Heap on more wood! — the wind is chill;But let it whistle as it will,We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.Each age has deemed the new born yearThe fittest time for festal cheer.

More than 160 countries celebrate Christmas.

A few countries refer to the holiday as Family Day, including Angola and Uruguay.

Some countries--like Jordan and Pakistan--designate December 25th as an official holiday only for Christians.

Christmas 2000 saw the UK consuming 10 million turkeys and 25 million Christmas puddings.7 million children leave mince pies and a drink for Santa on Christmas Eve.The UK spends £20bn on Christmas with £1.6bn going on food and drink.

Where does the word “CHRISTMAS” come from?

The word "Christmas" is a The word "Christmas" is a contraction of two words contraction of two words

""Christ's massChrist's mass" "

NATIVITY SCENE

WHEN IS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED?

CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

In the UK the streets and the shops are decorated with electric lights and toys. There is a lot of merry-making.

We all are looking forward to We all are looking forward to getting and giving presents …getting and giving presents …

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Christmas time creates wonderful fairy-tale

atmosphere…

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

TRAFALGAR SQUARE

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!