Christmas Traditions

 ADVENT is the period of time from the 1st December to Christmas Day. The most common way to count down advent is by a calendar which has 25 little windows on.

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS are short tubes wrapped in colourful paper. There is a cracker next to each plate on the Christmas dinner table. When the crackers are pulled (with a loud BANG!) a party hat, a toy or small present and a joke falls out!

CHRISTMAS PUDDING is the traditional dessert to the British Christmas dinner. It is a cake made with a lot of dried fruits (raisins, plums, figs), nuts and lots of brandy.

MISTLETOE was believed to have magical powers in the past. The ancient people of Britain believed that it could cure diseases, protect a house from ghosts and bring good luck! If one stands under it, he or she is kissed by someone standing close by!