高中英语（M2U3）教学资料-christmasEarth.pptVIP

Xmas… candles, gifts, Santa Clause, Xmas trees Xmas is considered one of the most important holidays . How do the Brits celebrate it ? Let’s go and experience a real British Xmas ! Shops sell all kinds of Christmas goods. “Cards Factory” change all cards into Xmas ones. Most shops have big sale , such as “3 for 2,” “buy one get one free”, “half price ”“50% off”,sales will last the coming Xmas. A shop decorated with Christmas tree in front of the building One week ahead of Xmas, … decorate the house with Xmas trees , lights , bells . put their packed gifts under the tree . On the cover , it reads “From the Father Christmas to ….” All gifts are well packed . Since Dec.22, school begin to have a holiday which lasts over 7 days . The supermarkets will close on Dec 24 and Dec.25, no trains , no buses on … Traditional Xmas food Traditional Xmas food is served in the middle day or early afternoon on Xmas day . They usually include the following three courses: Starter Main course Dessert Main course http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/dinner.html * Christmas in the UK is linked with … Jesus Christ, is worshipped敬奉as … by Christians Christianity基督教. is observed过圣诞节… merriment, church services宗教仪式, prayers and a famous Midnight Mass子夜弥撒 at St Pauls Cathedral. Christmas Holidays has grown into a worldwide celebration of love, sharing and universal joy and brotherhood兄弟情谊 Christmas Carnivals 狂欢节 celebrate Caroling颂歌, feasting盛宴, and gift-giving along with the prayers and wishes roast turkey烤火鸡, roast potatoes and a large choice of vegetables followed by Christmas Pudding布丁and fruit Mince pies 百果馅饼. parties champagne Christmas Eve , Boxing Day节礼日圣诞节次日 One or two months before the Christmas, people in Europe begin to prepare Xmas gifts. Big sales(大拍卖) start in the early of December. Children hang their stockings besides the stoves, waiting for the gifts from … The