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Christmas Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. No one knows the exact date of Christ's birth but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25. The word Christmas comes from Christes masse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ .

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People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways. People in Canada decorate their homes with Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments. City streets are filled with coloured lights; the sound of bells and Christmas carols can be heard everywhere.

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Children write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. People send Christmas cards to relatives and friends. A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes. Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colourful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, families open their presents.

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Many children believe that Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings presents

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In Canada groups of people walk from house to house and sing Christmas carols. Some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.

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Many people attend church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

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A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes

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THE END( Конец) 1 . What does Christmas celebrate? 2. Where does the name «Christmas» come from? 3. How do people in Canada celebrate Christmas? 4. What do the children do on Christmas? 5. What is the main symbol of Christmas? 6. What does a traditional Christmas dinner consist of ? Created by : Nikita Kuznetsov