children hang their stockings, so that Santa Claus could put
presents into them and if the child didn't behave properly Santa Claus can put there a piece of coal as punishment.
Carol singing is an essential part of Christmas.
A typical Christmas lunch includes turkey with cranberry sauce and pudding.
After the lunch they go to the sitting room to listen to the Christmas speech of the Queen, shown on TV.
Christmas Day, December 25, is the most popular holiday in Great Britain. It is a family holiday. Traditionally all relatives and friends give each other presents.
People get prepared for this holiday very carefully. They decorate their houses. Christmas trees are set up in houses, in the streets and churches. They are always decorated with fairy lights, angels and small toys. In addition. Little packets with nuts, candies and special biscuits are hung on the tree.