World News B December 21

1. The Nativity Play recreates the scene of Jesus’ birth in the stable and tells of how Mary and Joseph were visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men. This play is performed by children.

2. Caroling (singing carols in the street) 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.

3. A pantomime is a traditional British Christmas play. They are an important part of our Christmas festivities. The male roles are often played by women and female roles by men. This makes the audience laugh more.

4. Mince pies are an essential part of Christmas. They are small pies, usually between 2 and 3 inches in diameter(5-7.5 centimeters), filled with mincemeat (Minced fruit not meat. In the US, mincemeat is known by the more accurate name “fruit mince”.)
☆Mince Pie☆

5.　☆Christmas Pudding☆

6. ☆Christmas Cake☆

7. The Brussels sprout is a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage sultivated for its small leafy green heads, which resemble miniature cabbages.
☆Brussels sprots☆

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