Watch the following pictures.
1. - Which one do you prefer?
2. - How many decorative objects can you mention from the photographs?
3. - Do you decorate your house like these ones at Christmas?
4. - Read the text about Christmas decoration, it´s really interesting!
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DECORATION AT CHRISTMAS:
The Christmas tree is often explained as a Christianisation of pagan tradition. The modern Christmas tree tradition is believed to have begun in Germany in the 18th century. From Germany the custom was introduced to Britiain. By the 1870s, putting up a Christmas tree had become common in America. Christmas trees may be decorated with lights and ornaments.
In Australia, North and South America, the British Isles, and to a lesser extent continental Europe, it is traditional to decorate the outside of houses with lights and sometimes with illuminated sleighs, snowmen, and other Christmas figures.
Other traditional decorations include bells, candles, candy canes, stockings, wreaths, and angels.
In many countries a representation of the Nativity Scene is very popular, and people are encouraged to compete and create most original or realistic ones.
Christmas decorations are traditionally taken down on Twelfth Night, the evening of January 5.
