Christmas in Great Britain is celebrated on December 25. It is celebrated in the circle of the closest people.
The spirit of British Christmas can be fully felt in London. On the eve of the holiday, near the main Christmas tree of the country in Trafalgar Square, charitable organizations organize performances for adults and children about the birth and life of Jesus Christ. Musical groups and choirs perform Christmas carols. The main fair of the country is held in Leicester Square, where you can buy souvenirs, gifts, decorations and enjoy festive sweets.
The pre-Christmas period in the country opens with Advent, which begins four weeks before the holiday. On Advent Sundays, parishioners attend church services dedicated to the Gospel readings.
On Christmas Eve (December 24), residents of Great Britain go to church, and in the evening they gather at the festive table with close relatives.
In ancient times, the English had a tradition of making and burning a Christmas log. They believed that such a ritual helped to leave all the troubles and problems in the old year. The tradition has undergone changes. Now, instead of a log, the British light thick Christmas candles.
The British devote December 25 to rest and communication with loved ones. On Christmas, they wait for the Queen’s address, which is broadcast on national television channels.