When I first arrived in the UK, I was very surprised by the fact that the British do not attach much importance to the New Year. Their main holiday is Christmas. This is a very family holiday. It can be said that the only day of the year that gathers all seven at one table. When older children visit their parents on Christmas Eve to spend an evening with the family and enjoy a festive turkey and Christmas pudding. On this occasion, as a rule, all family members wear Christmas sweaters, which gives a special atmosphere to the celebration.The holiday of the Nativity of Christ is celebrated on December 25, and all the inhabitants of the peninsula begin to prepare for it a month in advance. This time is called Advent (in honor of the Advent fast, which is observed by many Christians until Christmas). For children, the main symbol of the approaching Christmas is the Advent calendar. This is a small 24 day calendar with doors for each date. When you open the door, you will find a poem or a picture dedicated to Christmas and a chocolate figurine. Only one door is allowed to open each day. This helps children to count down to a bright holiday.
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Christmas in the UK
When I first arrived in the UK, I was very surprised by the fact that the British do not attach much importance to the New Year. Their main holiday is Christmas. This is a very family holiday. It can be said that the only day of the year that gathers all seven at one table. When older children visit their parents on Christmas Eve to spend an evening with the family and enjoy a festive turkey and Christmas pudding. On this occasion, as a rule, all family members wear Christmas sweaters, which gives a special atmosphere to the celebration.The holiday of the Nativity of Christ is celebrated on December 25, and all the inhabitants of the peninsula begin to prepare for it a month in advance. This time is called Advent (in honor of the Advent fast, which is observed by many Christians until Christmas). For children, the main symbol of the approaching Christmas is the Advent calendar. This is a small 24 day calendar with doors for each date. When you open the door, you will find a poem or a picture dedicated to Christmas and a chocolate figurine. Only one door is allowed to open each day. This helps children to count down to a bright holiday.
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