圣诞节-Merry_Christmas.pptVIP

Do you know the origin of Christmas? Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. It is traditionally celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christian churches. Although dating to probably as early as a.d. 200, the feast of Christmas did not become widespread until the Middle Ages. Aspects of celebration may include gift-giving, Christmas trees, display of Nativity sets, church attendance, the Father Christmas/Santa Claus myth, and family gatherings. How does the people celebrate Christmasday in the West today? Shopping centres become busier as December approaches and often stay open till late.Shopping centre speaker systems will play Christmas carols - the traditional Christmas Christian songs, and groups of people will often sing carols on the streets to raise money for charity. Most places of work will hold a short Christmas party about a week before Christmas. Although traditional Christmas foods may be eaten, drink (and plenty of it) means that little work will be done after the party! From November onwards, it is impossible to forget that Christmas is coming. Coloured lights decorate many town centres and shops, along with shiny decorations, and artificial snow painted on shop windows. In streets and shops, Christmas trees (real or plastic evergreen conifer trees) will also be decorated with lights and Christmas ornaments. By mid-December, most homes will also be decorated with Christmas trees, coloured lights and paper or plastic decorations around the rooms. These days, many more people also decorate garden trees or house walls with coloured electric lights, a habit which has long been popular in USA. 　　A Christmas wish for my best friend!　　给我最好的朋友一个圣诞祝福!　　A Christmas greeting to cheer you, my good friend.　　献上令你开心的圣诞祝福，我的好友。　　Why dont we enjoy our holidays together?　　何不与我一起共度佳节呢?　　Take your passion and make it come true.　　发挥你的热情，让美梦成真。 The lion once said that he wa