CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN CHARLES DICKENS’ LITERARY WORKS
Some famous British Christmas traditions are considered in the article. The research is based on Charles Dickens’ literary works concerned with Christmas celebrations. A general review of traditions is presented. A detailed description is given to such traditions as Christmas dinner, carols, dances, games and ghost stories. Holly, ivy and mistletoe are shown as main decorations; the meaning of these symbols is explained. Christmas morals are considered the main motive in Dickens’ prose.