Christmas

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Christmas Traditions Around the World: A Food Journey

                                       Why is there such variety?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to discuss and understand some of the different Christmas food traditions around the world.

Setting the Scene

Christmas is a time when many cultures celebrate with special foods. Have you ever wondered why different countries have different Christmas food traditions?

Sweet Treats

In the UK, sweet treats are a big part of Christmas, such as mince pies and Christmas pudding. Why do you think sweet treats are common during this time?

Turkey and Trimmings

In the UK, Christmas dinner often includes turkey and all the trimmings. What do you think is the reason behind this tradition?

Global Traditions

Christmas food traditions vary widely around the world. Let's explore some of these traditions and discuss why they differ in different countries and cultures.

Interactive Activity

With the person next to you, research and discuss a Christmas food tradition from a different country. Consider the foods eaten, the reasons behind the traditions, and any unique customs associated with the celebration.

Sharing Findings

Each pair will have 1 minute to share their findings with the class. Remember to listen actively and respect each other's contributions.

Reflection

What did you learn from your classmates' presentations? How do the diverse Christmas food traditions enrich our understanding of different cultures?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

The LessonUp 

Xmas Quiz 

Where does Father Christmas live?

1. Germany
2. Nowhere
3. USA
4. North Pole

On which day is Christmas celebrated?

1. on a Sunday
2. 31 December
3. 25 December
4. 1 January

What kind of tree is decorated during the Christmas period?

1. Pine tree
2. Fir tree
3. Palm tree
4. Yew tree

What do Christians celebrate on Christmas day?

1. The death of Jesus
2. The birth of Jesus
3. The death of God
4. The birth of God

How many reindeer does Father Christmas have?

1. One
2. Four
3. Eight
4. Ten

Where was baby Jesus born?

1. A villa
2. A hotel
3. A stable
4. A hospital

What do people eat on Christmas Day? 

Sort the top 5 in order of importance.

1

2

3

4

5

Gravy

Brussels sprouts

Roast potatoes

Roasted Turkey

Christmas pudding

What do many British people have for dinner on Boxing Day?

1. Dinner?! No way: I am bursting from yesterday!
2. Chinese food
3. Left-over turkey
4. Christmas pudding

Christmas Songs

00:18

What word comes next?

Last ...

1. Easter
2. New Year's Eve
3. Year
4. Christmas

00:24

What word comes next?

Driving home for ...

1. Easter
2. New Year's Eve
3. You
4. Christmas

00:49

What does she want to have for Christmas?

1. Me
2. You
3. Him
4. She

Xmas-dilemma's! 😱

Xmas-dilemma:

Christmas outfit...

My PJs

A funny Xmas jumper

Xmas-dilemma:

Christmas dinner...

Roasted turkey, roast potatoes and veg

Our favourite food

Xmas-dilemma:

Film to look at during the Xmas period...

Home Alone

The Grinch

Xmas-dilemma:

Christmas music...

White Christmas

All I want foor Christmas is youuuuuuuuu

Xmas-dilemma:

The Christmas tree...

Real

Artificial

Christmas for real experts 

What are the 2 main Christmas colours?

1. Green & red
2. Blue & red
3. Green & yellow
4. Purple & green

In Australia Christmas is celebrated in the summer.

1. True
2. False

How do you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Spanish?

1. Yo! Hoho!
2. Buon Natale
3. Fröhliche Weihnachten
4. Feliz Navidad

What should you do under the mistletoe?

1. hold hands & make a wish
2. kiss each other
3. cry out all your tears
4. sing Christmas carols

What animals do you expect to see in the Nativity Stable?

1. Scheep, cows, a horse and a donkey
2. A donkey, chicken, rabbits and a horse
3. Scheep, lams, an ox, a donkey and a dromedary
4. Goldfish

What's the name of a famous red-nosed reindeer?

1. Rudolf
2. Hans
3. Henry
4. Betty

Who defined the appearance of today's Father Christmas?

1. The Church
2. The Pope
3. Coca Cola
4. The US president

Order! Order!

Put the lyrics in the right order.

Answer

2

3

1

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

Just like the ones I used to know

Put the lyrics in the right order.

Answer

2

3

1

So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

Put the lyrics in the right order.

Answer

2

3

1

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid

And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy

At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade

Put the lyrics in the right order.

Answer

2

3

1

There's just one thing I need

I don't care about presents

I don't want a lot for Christmas

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