Christmas

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CHRISTMAS

What comes to mind when you think about Christmas?

Can you name the FOLLOWING THINGS in English?
Work in pairs.

Christmas cards, Christmas crackers, holly, mince pies, Christmas stockings, Christmas crib/Nativity scene, mistletoe, reindeer, snow

Task 1 – Christmas puzzle.
 In pairs see how many words you can link up

C

H

R

I

S

T

M

A

S

C

H

R

I

S

T

M

A

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         C H R I S T M A S

                                     N

                                     O

                                     W

Task 2- Happy Christmas word hunt

How many words can you make from the letters in HAPPY CHRISTMAS?

Happy Christmas

www.independent.co.uk

1. Look at the title and the pictures. 

The Royal Family's Christmas traditions revealed 

Chelsea Ritschel in New York, Tuesday 5 December 2017 19:52 GMT

2. Answer the questions before reading the text. 

1.  Where does the text come from?

2.  What do you think the text is about?

3.  What can you say about the pictures?

Read the text on your own.

Do you know the meaning of these words and expressions?

 former

 decked out

 austere

 lavish

 artificial

 all rules go out the window

 carves
 common folk

 

 

Discuss the questions in pairs

1. What are the typical traditions of the royal family?
2. What is on the lunch menu of the royals? 

3. What unusual happens during the Christmas dinner?

4. What is the favourite treat of the Queen?

Task 3 – Where in the world?

• Have you ever spent Christmas in a different country?  If so, was it very different to how you usually spend Christmas? 

• How much do you know about what happens at Christmas around the world?

 In groups of 3, browse the internet to find the information about Christmas in:

Germany, China, Spain, France, Great Britain, Canada, USA, Poland or any other country that you might be interested in.

Focus on 3 main categories: DECORATIONS, FOOD, TRADITIONS (ACTIVITIES)

Be prepared to SHARE in the class.

You can choose the form of presentation – a poster, a short film, Power Point presentation, booklet, etc.
 Be creative and enjoy!

Time for a Kahoot game!

Christmas