CHRISTMASin England and

in the U.S.A

Patricia

FOOD

• The traditional food in christmas is ……

• Apple cider • These delicious apple cider variation or use them as

inspiration to come up with a few of your own

• Egg nog• If you are the type of holiday purist who refuses to buy nog in a

carton, you'll love stirring up one of these rich and creamy egg nog recipes

• Turkey stuffing• A simple cornbread stuffing can often be the most loved

side on the Christmas table. Moist, fluffy and flavorful, this recipe is a comfort food all by itself. 

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

• Crackers were originally called 'cosaques' and were thought to be named after the 'Cossack' soldiers who had a reputation for riding on their horses and firing guns into the air!

SANTA CLAUS

• Every December 24th millions of people are visited by a short, fat guy in a red suit. Where did he come from, why does he do it, and how does he accomplish this seemingly impossible task?

COLOURS OF CHRISTMAS

• GREEN• RED• GOLD• WHITE • BLUE

BOXING DAY

• Boxing Day takes place on December 26th and is only celebrated in a few countries. It was started in the UK about 800 years ago, during the Middle Ages

CHRISTMAS TREES

• The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come. The Romans used Fir Trees to decorate their temples at the festival of Saturnalia. Christians use it as a sign of everlasting life with God.