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Christmas — Рождество

In Great Britain Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. It is one of the most important public holidays. The Queen gives her Christmas message which is broadcast on television, radio and the Internet.

A beautifully decorated Christmas tree — a traditional gift from the people of Norway — is displayed in Trafalgar Square.

Decorations in the city

Shops and shopping centers put up Christmas lights and decorations as millions of people in Britain do the Christmas shopping. Christmas services are held in churches and carol singers perform in the streets and public places, raising money for charity.

Indoor Christmas decorations

People decorate their homes at Christmas. They put up lights and illuminated Christmas figures outside their houses. Rooms are usually decorated with garlands, candles, wreaths and different Christmas plants such as mistletoe, holly and red amaryllis.

In the living room people put up a Christmas tree

which is traditionally decorated with lights, bells, candy canes and tinsel. Beautifully packed presents are put under the Christmas tree. The traditional colours of decorations are green, red and gold.

Christmas dinner

At Christmas most families come together for a dinner. A traditional Christmas meal in Britain includes roast turkey with potatoes and vegetables with special desserts such as mince pies, Christmas pudding and traditional fruit cake. Coins which are usually added to the cake are believed to bring good luck to anyone who reveals them.

Один из главных праздников

В Великобритании Рождество празднуется 25 декабря. Это один из самых важных государственных праздников. Королева зачитывает рождественское поздравление, которое транслируется по телевидению, радио и через Интернет.

На Трафальгарской площади устанавливают красиво украшенную

рождественскую ель — традиционный подарок от народа Норвегии.

Украшения в городе

Магазины и торговые центры обычно украшены огнями и гирляндами, так как миллионы британцев делают покупки в канун Рождества. В церквях проходят рождественские службы, хоры поют рождественские гимны на улицах и в общественных местах, собирая деньги на благотворительность.

Украшения дома

Люди украшают свои дома на Рождество. Снаружи вешают светящиеся гирлянды и ставят подсвеченные фигурки. Комнаты, как правило, украшены гирляндами, свечами, венками и различными рождественскими растениями, такими как омела, остролист и красный амариллис.

В гостиной ставят елку, которую традиционно украшают огнями, колокольчиками, леденцами и мишурой. Под елку кладут красиво упакованные подарки. Традиционные цвета рождественских украшений — зеленый, красный и золотой.

Рождественский ужин

Большинство семей собирается вместе за рождественским ужином. В Великобритании на Рождество традиционно подают жареную индейку с картофелем и овощами и особые десерты — пироги, рождественский пудинг и традиционной фруктовый торт. В тесто рождественского торта часто добавляют монетки: считается, что они приносят удачу.

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