"Traditions and Customs of Great Britain"

Christmas in Great Britain

It is the most colourful and bright holiday of the year. Christmas Day is celebrated on December the 25th.

Giving presents at Christmas is a good old tradition. Children hang stockings and during the night Father Christmas fills them with presents. Christmas presents

Christmas card The tradition of giving to each other the Christmas card was established in 1843, when the first card was printed. Since then these cards became the symbol of the holiday.

“Kiss under the mistletoe” is the tradition from middle-ages England. The couple is kissing under the mistletoe. Since then, twigs are hanged on chandeliers and lamps every Christmas. Kissing under the mistletoe

Christmas pudding is an old tradition that now is the highlight of the Christmas dinner. The coin is placed into the pudding. It brings luck to the person who finds it. Christmas pudding

Robin. Many years ago postmen had bright red coats. They looked like robins. As they brought many Christmas cards people began to think about a robin as a Christmas bird.

Queen Victoria and prince Albert were the first who installed decorated Christmas tree in Windsor Castle in 1841. Since then – decorating the tree established as a custom. Christmas tree

Decorating the house. Houses are decorated with garlands of lights, holly, balls and Christmas wreaths.

And a Happy New Year!We wish you a Merry Christmas!!!