Christmas is the Western New Year's day, which is also a day of gathering. We know that Christmas is Christmas. However, in western countries, there will be many related events in Christmas day, which are also interesting and worth understanding. So what should we know besides Christmas?
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas on December 26. Traditionally, the boss or employer gives gifts to servants and craftsmen on this day. It is called "Christmas box". It's an extra public holiday after Christmas.
Twelve night
The twelfth night generally refers to January 6. To commemorate the visit of three sages to Christ Jesus. In Britain, it marks the end of the Christmas holiday. People have to take down the Christmas tree and start work.
Mulled wine
Sweet wine is usually red wine, infused with a variety of seasoning spices. Hot drinks that people like in cold winter.
Mince pies
There is no meat in Christmas pie. It's a delicious Christmas dessert enjoyed by people at Christmas. It's a kind of sweet pie filled with English fruit.
Happy Christmas
We say that merry Christmas is traditionally used, but over the years' happy Christmas' has been more commonly used in the UK and Ireland. 'Merry Christmas' gives a bad hint of noise and alcoholism. Every year, the queen uses happy Christmas to wish the people a happy Christmas.
Father Christmas
Santa Claus, or jolly old st Nick.
Lapland
Santa lives in Lapland, not in the Arctic.
Pantomime
A musical that English people watch at Christmas. It doesn't have to be about Christmas. Plays are often absurd and suitable for a family to enjoy.
Christmas jumper
Grandma may knit you a Christmas Sweater.