Занятие по английскому языку на тему "Рождественская открытка"
методическая разработка по английскому языку (7 класс) по теме

Рождественская открытка

Вступление

Рождество у порога – самый добрый, романтичный и семейный праздник. А умеете ли вы выразить свои чувства, свое отношение к самым близким и родным? Или оказать поддержку тому, кто одинок и ждет внимания и добрых слов?

Для этого люди придумали Рождественскую открытку, и каждый раз вкладывают в них частицу души, частицу добра.

History: It is considered that the first Christmas card was created by the English artist Dobson in 1794. He gave it for his friend. We can see a winter landscape and a family scene near Christmas tree.

In Russia the first Christmas card came from England in the XIX century.

These card’s were bought by Russia merchants. They preferred to buy card’s which had greetings only in Russian.

The price was one trouble and more.

The first Christmas card’s were printed in St. Petersburg in 1898. The nurses of Red crist wanted to get additional money, that’s to help for hospitals and poor people. It was a sign «Merry Christmas».

1. The first family postcards appeared in 1840 when sir Henry Cole (a official clerk) created original congratulation – a Christmas card with pictures by John Horsley his friend. In the center of the picture it was Henry’s family were sitting at the table. On both sides of the card there were two pictures with poor people. Rich people gave them clothes and food. They wanted to show how they are kind and polite. And at the end of the card it was a sign «Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!». This card had a great success.

2. At this card there are children. They decorate Christmas tree. They wear red costumes and red caps. It is a sign «Season’s Greeting».

3. It is an old Russian post-card. A rich girl gives food for toys. It means that she helps poor people. It is sign «Happy New Year!»

4. It is a British card. It’s a symbol of wealth, health and success in life. It is a sign «Wishing you a Merry Christmas».

5. It is a British card. It is a Bible episode. It is a birth of Christ.

6. It is an American card. It is Santa Claus and a deer. It is a symbol of New Year and Christmas.

7. It is an American card for children. It is a teddy-bear in the cap of Santa Claus. It is sign «Happy Christmas».

8. It is an American card. It symbolizes hope, love and luck. It is a sign «White Christmas».

9. It is a British card. It symbolizes wealth, health. The boy wants to share with his friends. It is a sign «Best Wisher for Christmas».

Card from personal collection.

1. This card is from Poland. It is a Father Frost and a bell. It symbolizes the beginning of New Year and Christmas.

2. This postcard is from Canada. It is written «A Christmas greetings».

3. It is from Canada too. It is a congratulation in the form of the poem.

4. This card is from Canada. It is a cone. It is a sign «A Christmas Greeting from Canada».

5. It is a card from Germany. It is a village. The people are waiting for winter holidays. Santa Claus rides in one horse open sleigh.

6. This card is from Israel. It is a musical card. It is a sign «Merry Christmas».

Happines and success!!!