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II. Complete the sentences with words traditionally associated with Christmas.
Вопрос:
II. Complete the sentences with words traditionally associated with Christmas.
Ответ:
- The tradition of singing carols or Christmas songs, at Christmas is older than Christmas itself.
- According to popular custom, any girl or woman caught standing under mistletoe may be kissed without her permission.
- Long before Christianity was introduced, evergreens were worshipped as symbols of undying life, and used in magical rituals.
- Just before Christmas dinner people often pull a cracker. It usually makes a short noise and releases a toy and a piece of paper with a joke.
- Traditionally people decorate their trees on Christmas Eve, December 24.
- A traditional Christmas pudding usually has a piece of holly on the top.
- On Christmas Day everyone gives and receives presents/gifts.
- Christmas trees are often decorated with candles symbolizing Christ as "Light of the World".
- Christmas cards often show the pictures of Nativity.
- The holly, with its green leaves and red berries, is often used to make attractive Christmas wreaths.
- The celebration of Christ's birth on December 25 began in Rome, fourth century.
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