Reading comprehension Christmas is the main public holiday

Reading comprehension • Christmas is the main public holiday in Britain and the US. This Christian holy day is held on December 25 th( in Russia on January 7 th) in honour of the birth of Christ. On Christmas Eve some people go to a special church service called Midnight Mass in Britain or Christmas Eve Service in America at 12 o’clock at night. People also buy and send Christmas cards to their friends usually containing the message ”Merry Christmas”. • ( задание на чтение)

Poets’ contest (придумать лучший перевод стихотворения ) • O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree • With faithful leaves unchanging. • Not only green in summer’s heat; • But also winter’s snow and sleet. • O Christmas tree, • With faithful leaves unchanging.

Quiz 1. 1. When is Christmas Day observed? 2. Who were the first to use the Christmas tree in their celebrations? 3. What do the English brighten up their homes with at Christmas? 4. When did the Christmas tree gain popularity in England? 5. What do people decorate the Christmas tree with? 6. Why is holly known as the Holy Tree? 7. What is the Advent wreath? 8. What magic and healing properties does mistletoe have? 9. What should people do if they stop under a mistletoe? 10. What flowers are used in warm countries instead of evergreens?