Christmas in the UK

traditional November friends church children presents tree

Preparations and decorations

Christmas is a very big festiwal in the UK. Some people start to buy presents and cards in
September! People start to put decorations in
their houses even in________________!
People put lights, stockings and bubbles on a
big Christmas _______________.

Christmas Eve

24th December

In the evening, people go carol singing. Some people go to ___________ at half past eleven at
night. _______________ go to bed early. In the night Santa Clause visits them and leaves
_____________.

Christmas Day

25th December

Children get up early. Everybody sits round

the Christmas tree and opens the presents
from Santa. Families have a
________________ Christmas lunch with roast turkey, minced pies and Christmas pudding.
Some people listen to the Queen’s speech in the afternoon. Some families play Christmas
board games and watch TV.

Boxing Day

26th December

This is a day for family and _________________. It’s a national holiday.