Проект внеурочной деятельности CHRISTMAS

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The British were to decorate the house with Holly, ivy, and mistletoe. It was believed that Holly repels witches, and the mistletoe of the ancient druids was a symbol of eternal life, the Romans valued it as a symbol of peace.

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The Victorian era gave Britain a wonderful Christmas tradition. First and foremost, this is due to the Christmas fur-tree – the symbol of the eternal nature. It is believed that the Germans are the first to use the Christmas tree in their celebrations and Martin Luther first adorned the top of the tree a star that symbolized the star that appeared over the stable in which Christ was born. Since that time established the custom of giving gifts at Christmas

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In England during the reign of Victoria there was also a custom of exchanging New year greeting cards.

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The first greeting card for Christmas was printed in 1843 in London and started the formation of a separate independent printing industry

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The holiday colours are green and red

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!