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Christmas Trees were first popularised in the UK by King Charles.
Christmas Trees were first popularised in the UK by King Charles.
False (B)
Children traditionally leave out mince pies and whisky for Father Christmas.
Children traditionally leave out mince pies and whisky for Father Christmas.
False (B)
The main Christmas meal in the UK is typically eaten in the evening.
The main Christmas meal in the UK is typically eaten in the evening.
False (B)
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 25th in the UK.
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 25th in the UK.
Children write letters to Father Christmas, which are sometimes tossed into the fireplace.
Children write letters to Father Christmas, which are sometimes tossed into the fireplace.
Brussels sprouts are a common vegetable served during Christmas in the UK.
Brussels sprouts are a common vegetable served during Christmas in the UK.
Oxford Street in London is known for its famous Christmas lights.
Oxford Street in London is known for its famous Christmas lights.
Traditionally, the main Christmas meal consisted of roast chicken or duck.
Traditionally, the main Christmas meal consisted of roast chicken or duck.
Flashcards
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
A traditional Christmas tradition in the UK involving the distribution of small gifts, money, or bonuses to household servants and employees by their lords or aristocrats on December 26th.
Hanging Stockings
Hanging Stockings
A popular Christmas tradition where children hang stockings by the fireplace or their beds, hoping that Father Christmas will fill them with gifts.
Letters to Father Christmas
Letters to Father Christmas
A common practice in the UK where children write letters to Father Christmas, outlining their Christmas wishes, and often toss them into the fireplace, believing the smoke carries the letters to Father Christmas.
Traditional Christmas Dinner
Traditional Christmas Dinner
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Christmas Pudding
Christmas Pudding
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Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights
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Holly, Ivy, and Mistletoe
Holly, Ivy, and Mistletoe
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Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree
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Study Notes
Christmas Celebrations in the UK
- Families celebrate Christmas together, often opening presents.
- Christmas trees are popular, often decorated by families. Prince Albert popularized them in the UK.
- Holly, Ivy, and Mistletoe are common decorations.
- Towns and cities are decorated with Christmas lights, often switched on by a celebrity. Oxford Street in London is famous for its lights.
- Nativity Plays and Carol Services are common.
- Children believe Father Christmas/Santa brings gifts. Gifts are usually placed in stockings hung by the fireplace or beds.
- Children may leave food (mince pies, brandy) for Father Christmas.
- Children may write letters to Father Christmas (or toss them in the fireplace for the smoke to carry the wishes).
- Boxing Day is a UK tradition (now a holiday globally). It was the day when lords distributed gifts to servants (Christmas boxes).
- Christmas dinner is usually eaten at lunchtime on Christmas Day.
- Roast turkey, roast vegetables, stuffing, and "all the trimmings" (e.g., carrots, peas, bacon, sausages) are typical. Cranberry and bread sauce often accompany the food. Historically, roast beef or goose were common.
- Brussel sprouts are a common Christmas vegetable.
- Christmas pudding is often served as dessert. Mince pies and chocolates are common too.
- The dinner table is decorated with Christmas crackers, flowers, and candles.
- Christmas cake (rich fruit cake with marzipan and icing) is famous.
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