Презентация по английскому языку на тему "Christmas by eyes of three cultures"

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  Christmas
  by eyes of three cultures
  Выполнила: Зенькова Л.Н.
  учитель английского языка
  МБОУ СОШ №43
  
  

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  What is culture?
  
  Culture is not innate
  Culture is transmitted from generation to generation.
  Culture is subject to change.
  
  

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  Religious holiday
  Christmas is a religious holiday on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
  
  An angel appeared to Shepherds and told them about the birth of the Savior.
  The Shepherds went to the Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus and gave him gifts.
  Frankincense
  Myrrh
  Gold
  

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  Date of celebration
  In Russia and in Karelia the majority of people are Orthodox believers, so they celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January and abroad it is celebrated on the 25th of December.
  
  
  
  Christmas in Britain
  Christmas in Karelia
  Christmas in Russia
  

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  Good signs and bad omens of Christmas
   If Christmas is celebrated on Sunday, summer will bring lots of fruit and honey.
  If it is on Monday, winter will be kind and spring will be rainy.
   If Christmas day is warm – harvest will be rich.
  If it is windy – bees will give a lot of honey.
  If Christmas sky is full of stars – there will be a lot of berries and mushrooms in the forests.
  If you don’t want to lose your eyesight - don’t sew at Christmas!
  If you don’t want to have an accident in the forest - don’t hunt animals and birds
  
  

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  The history of Christmas tree
  Cherry tree in a pot
  Fir or pine branches
  A fir tree
  

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  Christmas preparations
  Christmas homes, offices, shops and streets.
  Christmas cards and congratulations
  Merry Christmas!
  Happy season’s greetings!
  With best wishes for Christmas!
  With Christmas greetings and all Good wishes for the New Year!
  Morning Christmas brings all your favourite things!
  Happy holidays!
  
  
  

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  Christmas customs
  New Year’s or Christmas Resolutions in Britain.
  For example:
  -I’m going to do my homework every day.
  -I’m going to save my money.
  -I’m going to make new friends.
  -I’m going to eat healthy food.
  First Footing
  
  
  
  But people in Russia prefer to wish wealth, health and happiness to their dearest and nearest.
  

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  Christmas letters
  
  
  A letter to Santa Claus
  
   
   
  Dear Santa,
  My name is Peter. I am seven years old. Can I have a computer for Christmas, please. Say hello to Rudoph, the deer.
  Merry Christmas!
  Love,
  Peter.
  A letter to Father Frost
  Dear Father Frost,
  How are you? Hope you are OK! Thank you for your last year presents! They were superb, especially teddy bear! I dreamt about it so much!
  You're the kindest in the world, you have a very beautiful beard made ​​of cotton! Without you, Christmas and New Year would not be so bright and magic!
  This year I have been a good girl. I got only good marks at school, I made friends with Tina, who goes in for tennis as I do, I helped my mum about the house and planted flowers in the garden.
  I really, really want a new mobile phone. Please, can I get it as a present from you.
  Say hello to your granddaughter, Snowgirl. I wish you not to be so busy and be happy!
  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
  Best wishes!
  Masha.
  
  

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  Christmas carols
  Groups of singers
  Carol service in churches
  
  

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  Main Christmas Characters
  

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  Main Christmas Characters