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CHRISTMAS IN UK
Christmas Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom on December 25.
WHEN?
HOW?
In the UK, families often celebrate Christmas together, so they can watch each other open their presents!
The decorating of the tree is usually a family occasion, with everyone helping.
DECORATINGS
Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe are also sometimes used to decorate homes or other buildings.
Most villages, towns and cities are decorated with Christmas lights over Christmas.
The most famous Christmas lights in the UK are in Oxford Street in London.
Thousands of people go to watch the big 'switch on' around the beginning of November.
WHAT TO EAT?
In the UK, the main Christmas Meal is usually eaten at lunchtime or
early afternoon
on
Christmas Day.
ROAST TURKEY
ROAST BEEF
GOOSE BEEF
Dessert is often Christmas Pudding. Mince pies and lots of chocolates
are often
eaten as well!
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
FAMOUS UK CHRISTMAS CAKE
TRIFLE
MINCE PIES AND GINGERBREADS
Children believe that Father Christmas or Santa Claus
leaves
presents in
stockings or
pillow-cases.
SANTA
STOCKINGS
Boxing Day - December 26th
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day.
Long ago, people filled church alms boxes with donations for the poor.
Beginning on Boxing Day, families can enjoy stage performances called pantomimes.
OTHER DAYS
THANK YOU!