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MORE ABOUT. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. Beginning : 4th century take the place of pagan celebrations of the winter solstice : Saturnalia. Traditional British Christmas : Victorian period. Queen Victoria’s husband : Albert bring the tradition of the Cristmas tree to the Royal family.

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  1. MORE ABOUT CHRISTMAS

  2. CHRISTMAS Beginning : 4th century take the place of pagan celebrations of the winter solstice : Saturnalia. Traditional British Christmas : Victorian period. Queen Victoria’s husband : Albert bring the tradition of the Cristmas tree to the Royal family. Decorating the home at Christmas got more and more elaborate (always evergreens)

  3. The GROTTO • started in Britain in 1879. • large shops or department stores to have a "cavern" in which an actor dressed up as Santa Claus to give gifts to children

  4. The PUDDING Traditionnaly made with 13 ingredients Stirred from East to West Every member of the family must give it a stir and make a wish A coin was added to the ingredients and cooked.

  5. What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month ? a « D » JOKE

  6. What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It's Christmas, Eve! JOKE

  7. PANTOMIMES A pantomime is a popular family entertainment. The audience has to work almost as hard as the performers

  8. MINCE PIES • Mince Pies, like Christmas Pudding, were originally filled with meat,. • They are normally made in a round shape and are eaten hot or cold. I like mine hot with some ice cream!

  9. Christmas Cards The 1st British Christmas card was designed by the painter John Callcott Horley in 1843. The more cards you send, the more cards you receive. Families like showing them.

  10. The CRACKERS Short cardboard tubes wrapped in colourful paper. There is normally a Cracker next to each plate on the Christmas dinner table. When the crackers are pulled - with a bang! - a colourful party hat, a toy or gift and a festive joke falls out!.

  11. The YULE LOG Traditionnaly a huge log was brought to the fire place it was lit with a torch made from a piece of wood left over from last year log Was to burn throughout 12 days.

  12. The Chrismas Tree in Trafalgar Square Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree is offered by Norway.

  13. CHRISTMAS SONGS Jingle Bells Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas The 12 days of Christmas Christmas is coming White Christmas Christmas carols are special songs about Jesus

  14. The Star Inn Christmas Party Menu 2009 3 courses …. £20.00 To start Winchester cheese soufflé, balsamic reduction, parsnip crisps Fish medley, crème fraîche & dill dressing Beetroot & orange soup Pheasant terrine, toasted bread, walnut chutney * * * * Main course Paupiette of turkey, chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables Cider braised belly pork, sage polenta, braised red cabbage with haricot bean, smoked bacon & garlic casserole Mixed seafood casserole, bubble & squeak, leeks & wild mushrooms * * * * To finish Warm chocolate brownie, raspberry coulis Steamed mincemeat pudding, rum & raisin ice cream Lemon curd crème brûlée Plate of local cheeses, grapes & biscuits * * * * Lunch or dinner from Tuesday 1st – Wednesday 23rd December Pre-booking essential – please check dates with us Choices from the menu must be received 7 days before your party CHRISTMAS PARTIES

  15. BOXING DAY December 26th • It is a public holiday : games & sport • Open the boxes to share with the poors • 2 possible origins: • In the past masters gave their servants a box with small presents • Churches had boxes for the poor ; these boxes were opened on the 26th

  16. Carolling from door to door Carolling means singing Christmas carols in the street or from house to house to collect money for charity

  17. SANTA CLAUS Santa Claus and Father Christmas are the same person. Based on St Nicholas The modern image of Santa Claus was drawn by the American cartoonist Thomas Nast in 1863.

  18. STOCKINGS • On Christmas Eve chidren hang up their stockings on the ends of the beds or by the chimney.

  19. STIR-UP SUNDAY Anglican churches for the last Sunday before the season of Advent Traditionally everyone in the household, or at least every child, gave the mixture a stir, and made a wish while doing so. We include small silver coins in the pudding mixture

  20. SANTA CLAUS Presents A glass of Sherry Carrots Mince Pies

  21. SHOPS Hamsleys Christmas markets Harrods Music in the shops, in the streets

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