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Holidays and festivals in Britain To Provide an opportunity for families and friends to get together Religious holidays Christmas-the biggest and best loves British holiday Date:Oct.25th Christian meaning: to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ Christian traditions: 1.decorating the house with evergreen plants 2.kissing under a twig of mistletoe ( Celtic or pagan traditions1-2) 3.exchanging gifts and Christmas cards 4.preparing holiday foods. 5.decorating homes and workplaces (nowadays 3-5) Particular British traditions 6.christmas pantomime (comical musical play) 7. to hear the Queen give