Conclusions . Christmas is celebrated in Russia and the UK, but religion in these countries is different- Orthodox and Catholic. Chronology conducted from the birth of Christ but in Russia New Year is widely celebrated; History of the holiday is the same in Russia and the UK and traditions are different too. Britain — a country of a classical education , where private school — a tradition, part of the national culture. Model of the British education system is used by many countries in the world. Russian schools also go from uniformity, there are various types and kinds of educational institutions, changing forms of education. UK is similar to Russia, that there is we have a valuable attraction. Unfortunately Russia is a little similar to United Kingdom but it's nothing, we will catch up it soon! Differences in celebration of Great Britain and Russia. Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January. But Catholics celebrate this holiday on the 25th of December. The protagonist of the Catholic holiday-is Santa Claus, with his elves and reindeer friends — he must necessarily in the Christmas nigh to bring the presents. In the Orthodox Christmas is another hero — Father Frost but there are no elves wich accompany him, there is the granddaughter Snegurochka. But he also gives presents, delighting children and adults. Presents in Russia, unlike in Britain, decided to put under the tree.
