CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND.

Match each word with its definition:

Advent is on December 26th. People give presents to

servants and friends. In the UK it's a public
holiday. It originated in medieval times,
when every priest was supposed to open the
alms box and distribute the money or gifts to
the poor people.

Christmas Eve is on January 6th. There's a period of Twelve

Days after Christmas, during which people
gathers with friends and have parties. The
"Three Kings' Day" is not celebrated in
England or USA.

Christmas Day is on December 24th. It's the night when

Santa Claus (in the USA) or Father
Christmas (in the UK) comes and fills the
children's stockings with presents.

Boxing Day is the period of four weeks before Christmas.

The Advent calendar originated in Germany.
It consists of a card with 25 little doors,
which are opened each day until Christmas.
Behind each door there is a Christmas scene
and usually a piece of chocolate for the kids.

Twelfth Night is on December 25th. People usually go to

mass and have a meal together with their
family or friends. The Queen gives a
traditional speech.