Christmas

Ariadna GonzálezDaniela Gozalo

Contents:• What is?• History.• The three wise men. - History.• Santa Claus.• Typical foods of some countries.• Christmas in the arts, television and

film.

What is?

• Is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus.

• As a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the word.

• It is not included in the list of Christian festivals.

History:

• During the time protestant celebration of the birth of Jesus was banned by some churches because of the relationship with Catholicism.

The three wise men:• Melchor: he is distinguished

by he’s white and long beard, and he is his clear blue eyes.

• Gaspar: he has a beard of red color and his eyes are brown.

• Baltasar: he hasn’t got beard and his color is darker.

History:

• They came from the East , they were guided by a star that led them to Belén. And there they sought the baby Jesus , and offered presents.

Santa Claus:

• He is distinguished by its snow white beard and his sleigh pulled by reindeer . He has a hat and a suit of white and red with a bag on his back full of presents for children.

Typical dishes of some countries:

• United Kingdom (UK):

- Drinks: ron and brandy.

- Food: pudding.• Spain: - Drinks: cava and

sidra. - Food: shortbread,

nougat and marzipan.

• France: - Drinks: came. - Food: bûche de

Noël.

• Greece: - Food: christmas bread.• Italy: - Drinks: cava - Food: pandoro, nougat

Christmas in the arts, television and film.

• In the art: - Many fictional Christmas stories are

made with themes of hope or miracle story. Among the most popular are the ballet, and the novel nutcracker.

• On the TV: - Many series transmit a chapter related

to Christmas.• Movies:

- Have cast many films related to Christmas: Grinch

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