1. Christmas day was invented by the pagan religion for a winter solstice, but was later recognized as the birth of Jesus Christ. This time of year is meant for being around family and giving. Some sign’s representing Christmas are: tree’s reindeer and angels In the UK we celebrate Christmas day on the 25 th of December when children open there presents coming from Santa The red Santa was created by coco-cola. Most people love being around people they love

2. Christmas Dinner

3. British Christmas Dinner Roast Turkey/Goose Stuffing Roast Potatoes Vegetables (Carrots, parsnips, sprouts etc.) Pigs in Blankets (sausages wrapped in bacon) Christmas Pudding Roasted Chestnuts Cranberry Sauce Gravy

4. Christmas Dinner Christmas dinner normally kick starts with a prawn cocktail which is just prawns in a mayonnaise and ketchup sauce with salad. Christmas dinner is a traditional meal which since the 1750s has been enjoyed annually. In the dinner there is a main meat like Turkey or Goose (Goose was the original meat) There is also pigs in blankets which are sausages wrapped in bacon. And then vegetables normally are root vegetables such as parsnips and carrots. To accompany the turkey there is normally cranberry sauce and bread sauce. Turkey sandwiches are popular after Christmas dinner as it uses up and left over turkey. Roast potatoes play a large role in Christmas dinners they are normally cooked in goose fat and served in the same pot as the turkey.

5. Originally made in Medieval times, and was called Frumenty. Which was spiced porridge. From the Celtic legend of the harvest god Dagda. Plum Pudding dried fruits, nuts, treacle and lots of sherry/brandy. Always made in advance, to allow the alcohol to soak in. Served with either sweet white sauce, and brandy butter. Tradition for each of the family to stir it and make a wish. Some people like to hide a coin or trinket in the Christmas pudding. Making the finder lucky. Christmas Pudding.

6. German Christmas Dinner Rot Kohl (Red Cabbage) Roasted Duck or Goose Roasted Chestnuts Glühwein Knödel Roast Potatoes Vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.) Gravy