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The Origin of Christmas. To begin with, Christmas is a religious holiday. The word Christmas  means Christ’s Mass that is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. That is why many people go to church on that day. Christmas is celebrated in all countries but in a different way. In Europe it is celebrated on the 25th of December.As usual people decorate their houses and light candles on the Christmas Eve. There is a tradition to decorate the Christmas tree with baubles, glass balls, toys and tinsel. It started in Germany in the 16th century.The legend says that Martin Luther, an important Christian leader, was walking home through the forest one Christmas Eve. Suddenly he looked up and saw a beautiful starlit sky. The stars looked like as if they were shining on the fir tree branches.  When he came home, he put a small fir tree inside his house and decorated it with lighted candles. In England this tradition was introduced by Prince Albert, the German husband of Queen Victoria. The English people also hang mistletoe on the doors of their homes. They believe that this plant has magical powers. It can help peaceful and friendly people come in and keep out witches or evil spirits. They put presents under the Christmas tree and still hang stockings at the bedside of their children. The Father Christmas is sure to come at night through the chimney.In the old times in England people in the streets sang Christmas Carols. 

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The Origin of Christmas. To begin with, Christmas is a religious holiday. The word Christmas  means Christ’s Mass that is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. That is why many people go to church on that day. Christmas is celebrated in all countries but in a different way. In Europe it is celebrated on the 25th of December.As usual people decorate their houses and light candles on the Christmas Eve. There is a tradition to decorate the Christmas tree with baubles, glass balls, toys and tinsel. It started in Germany in the 16th century.The legend says that Martin Luther, an important Christian leader, was walking home through the forest one Christmas Eve. Suddenly he looked up and saw a beautiful starlit sky. The stars looked like as if they were shining on the fir tree branches.  When he came home, he put a small fir tree inside his house and decorated it with lighted candles. In England this tradition was introduced by Prince Albert, the German husband of Queen Victoria. The English people also hang mistletoe on the doors of their homes. They believe that this plant has magical powers. It can help peaceful and friendly people come in and keep out witches or evil spirits. They put presents under the Christmas tree and still hang stockings at the bedside of their children. The Father Christmas is sure to come at night through the chimney.In the old times in England people in the streets sang Christmas Carols. 

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The English people have special menu for this holiday. They cook Christmas Turkey and Christmas pudding.  Try to cook the Christmas Turkey on Christmas Day! 

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The English people have special menu for this holiday. They cook Christmas Turkey and Christmas pudding.  Try to cook the Christmas Turkey on Christmas Day! 

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Listen to the song "Last Christmas" and do the task. 

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Listen to the song "Last Christmas" and do the task. 

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Write a few sentences (a short essay) how you usually celebrate Christmas.

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Write a few sentences (a short essay) how you usually celebrate Christmas.