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Christmas in Great Britain — Рождество в Великобритании

For many British families Christmas is the most important holiday of the year. It is a combination of the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ, and the traditional winter holidays. On the Sunday before Christmas many churches hold a carol service where special hymns are sung. Most families decorate their houses with coloured paper or holly, and they usually have a Christmas tree in the front room. It is decorated with coloured lights and beautiful toys. The most important and pleasant tradition of Christmas is the giving of presents. People wrap up their gifts and leave them at the bottom of Christmas tree to be found on Christmas morning. Children leave long socks near their bed hoping that Father Christmas will come at night and bring them small presents, fruits and nuts. Children also write to Father Christmas letters and say what presents they want to get. In the evening the family will sit down to a big turkey dinner followed by Christmas pudding. Then they may watch the

Queen on television as she delivers her traditional congratulations to the United Kingdom.

Рождество в Великобритании

Для многих британских семей Рождество — самое важное праздник на год. Это сочетание праздника рождения Христа и традиционных зимних праздников. В воскресенье перед Рождеством во многих церквях проходит рождественское богослужение, когда поются специальные гимны. Многие семьи украшают свои дома цветной бумагой и гостролистом, и у них конечно есть елка в гостиной. Она украшена цветными огоньками и красивыми игрушками. Самая важная и приятная традиция — это дарить подарки. Люди заворачивают свои подарки и оставляют под елкой, чтобы

их нашли следующим утром. Дети оставляют длинные носки у кровати, надеясь, что Дед Мороз придет ночью и принесет маленькие подарки, фрукты и орехи. Дети пишут Деду Морозу письма и говорят, какие подарки они хотят получить. Вечером семья садится за праздничный обед, на который подают большого индюка и потом рождественский пудинг. Потом они смотрят выступление королевы, когда она обращается по телевидению с традиционными поздравлениями к жителям Великобритании.

Різдво у Великобританії

Для багатьох британських родин Різдво — найважливіше свято на рік. Це сполучення свята народження Христа і традиційних зимових свят. У неділю перед Різдвом у багатьох церквах проходить різдвяне богослужіння, коли співаються спеціальні гімни. Багато родин прикрашають свої будинки кольоровим папером і гостролистом, і в них звичайно є ялинка у вітальні. Вона прикрашена кольоровими вогниками і красивими іграшками. Найважливіша і приємна традиція — це піднесення подарунків. Люди загортають свої подарунки і залишають під ялинкою, щоб їх знайшли наступного ранку. Діти залишають довгі шкарпетки біля ліжок, сподіваючись, що Дід Мороз прийде вночі і принесе маленькі подарунки, фрукти і горіхи. Діти також пишуть Діду Морозові листа і говорять, які подарунки вони хочуть одержати. Увечері родина сідає за святковий обід, на який подають великого індика і потім різдвяний пудинг. Потім вони дивляться виступ королеви, коли вона звертається по телебаченню з традиційними поздоровленнями до жителів Великобританії.

Questions:

1. What does Christmas mean for most British people?
2. What takes place on Sunday before Christmas?
3. How are the houses decorated?
4. What are the traditions?
5. What do children believe?
6. How do you usually celebrate Christmas?

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