We believe that the celebration of Christmas a king - is expensive gifts and bohemian parties. In part - that's it. But only partly. "Down to earth" The royal family is enough. And you can try to celebrate Christmas as the Queen of the United Kingdom. Just take note of 10 traditions of celebrating Christmas Windsors.
By the way, you can learn from these traditions to celebrate the New Year, if you have Christmas in the family decided to celebrate in a big way.
prepare in advance
It's hard to believe, but the British Queen begins to prepare for Christmas in August. She just need to send about 750 Christmas cards, which signed personally by the Queen. it also has to decide what gifts to give. A list of gifts to her extensive: close relatives, friends, the staff of the palace, schools, churches. By the way, a good habit - to prepare in advance. After deciding what gifts to give someoneYou can save them a tidy sum.
To celebrate the country
Every year, the royal family went to Sandringham House. Once the residence of the royal family Christmas was Vinzdorskom castle, but then the Queen carried her. Sandringham House - the smallest residence of the royal family, it can accommodate only 25 people. Some of the guests have to sleep in the room maids. You can also learn from this tradition for the Christmas holidays to remove a country house or go to the cottage.
celebrate family
The Sandringham Queen does not invite extended family or friends. At one time, even Kate Middleton, the bride being the official Queen's grandson, did not receive an invitation. Her Majesty celebrates Christmas with only the direct descendants and their legal spouses. It will make an exception for this Christmas. She Mom invited Meghan Markle celebrate Christmas close to the royal family.
bring food
At the royal table you can bring your own food. Prince Charles enjoys this right and treats all guests plums from his garden. Of course, the descendants of Elizabeth did not prepare, they have to cook it. For us, this tradition will help to relieve the hostess the trouble before the holidays.
Play street games
Cooperative games are converging. And Windsor are aware of this. Therefore, on Christmas Eve (December 24) they spend in the garden for active games. Prince Harry and William are competing on the football field. Anyone can play with them, even the palace staff. After the game tired and happy Windsors go to drink tea. While adults enjoy socializing over a cup of English tea, the children decorate the Christmas tree.
Give funny presents
The royal family presents gifts not with all the British on December 26 Boxing Day. They do it on Christmas Eve, paying tribute to his German roots. If you think that the boxes have precious tiara and necklace, you're wrong. They give each other silly presents. Rumor has it, once Prince Harry gave his grandmother, Queen shower cap with a funny inscription.
to dress nicely
As the true representatives of the aristocracy, at a gala dinner Windsors comply with the dress code black-tie. Men wear tuxedos, women - evening dress to the floor and heirlooms. We wear the crown the feast, not necessarily, but a beautiful dress and suit - why not?
to attend church
We know that Christmas - a Christian religious holiday, but few of us go to church that day. Vinzdzory necessarily go for a morning Christmas service the whole family.
Play boardgames
December 25 royal family members spend for board games and watching movies. They collect the puzzle, playing charades. This wonderful tradition will unite your family during the holidays.
And what tradition do you like most?
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