Christmas US vs UK

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• Middelbare school
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Christmas 

UK versus US

Today's lesson:

What are the differences between Christmas in the US and the UK?

After today's lesson I know ...

... a few differences between Christmas
in the US and UK.

... a bit more about Christmas in general.

What is 'de kerstman' called in the UK?

1. Father Christmas
2. Santa Claus
3. Sinterklaas
4. Christmasman

Who say 'Happy Christmas' when wishing someone a good time during the holidays?

1. People in the US
2. People in the UK

United States of America

Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus (Sinterklaas?)

United Kingdom

Happy Christmas!

Father Christmas/Father Noel

What American holiday is celebrated before Christmas?

1. Halloween
2. Independence day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Easter

What happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving in America?

Who do you think would put up more Christmas decorations?

1. People in the US
2. People in the UK

Christmas stockings are typically ...

1. British
2. American

Boxing day is typically ...

1. British
2. American

What do you think of when you see 'Boxing day'?

00:26

Song one

00:44

Song 2

01:00

Song 3

01:17

Song 4

01:35

Song 5

01:52

Song 6

02:09

Song 7

02:26

Song 8

02:44

Song 9

03:01

Song 10

Are you already excited for Christmas?

1. Yes!
2. Yes!
3. Yes!
4. Yes!