课件10张PPT。About ChristmasMade by: Guo Wei
2002.12The Origin of Christmas Christmas Day-December 25-which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian religion, is the biggest and best-loved holiday in the United States. Santa Claus Santa Claus, an important part of the celebrations, is expected to bring gifts to all and even drop it through the Chimney. Christmas TreeThe Christmas Tree probably developed in part from the ``Paradise Tree."
Today, some form of Christmas tree is part of every Christmas celebration. Gift giving Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
During the Christmas season, people exchange small presents as part of their year-end celebrations. DecoratingGreen represents the continuance of life through the winter and the Christian belief in eternal life through Christ.
Red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed at His Crucifixion. Feasting Today, roast turkey is the most popular main course in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In the British Isles, people serve roast goose. Fish is the feature of Christmas Eve dinner in a number of countries. Vegetables, relishes, hot breads, and a variety of other dishes accompany the main course of the Christmas feast everywhere. CarolingThe hymn(赞美诗)sung at Christmas is called the " Christmas carol".
Silent Nigh
Joy to the World!
Jingle Bells
White Christmas Other Christmas customs To burn a Yule log
In some countries, especially Britain, France, and the Scandinavian nations, many families burned a Yule log at Christmastime.
To read Christmas stories and poems
Large numbers of people enjoy reading Christmas stories and poems during the holiday season. Thank you!