2007年12月21日金曜日

Today's Class 12/21
















1)Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December in England, with a Christmas dinner for the whole family.During the weeks before Christmas Day, They send cards, watch nativity plays and go to carol services. They also decorate our homes and churches with green leaves, paper decorations and colourful electric lights.

2)Caroling is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain, going back to the Middle Ages when beggars, seeking food, money, or drink, would wander the streets singing holiday songs.Over the years, the word 'carol' changed its meaning, referring only to certain kinds of songs, the word carol became known as Christmas songs.

3)A pantomime is a traditional British Christmas play. They are an important part of our Christmas festivities.

4) Mince pies became a regular part of Christmas celebrations as early as the 16th century, when mince pies were coffin or cradle shaped, rather than round as they are now. At that time, they contained quite a bit of shredded meat in addition to the usual melange of dried fruits.

7)The Brussels sprout is a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage.

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匿名 さんのコメント...

#1 - What is a nativity play?

Otherwise, good work. Great photos.