Christmas around the world

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

CHRISTMAS lesson

Welcome!

Today's menu

• Christmas traditions, what are yours?
• The holidays around the world

Do you celebrate Christmas?

Yes, I do

No, I don't

What do you do on Christmas?

What traditions do you have?

Do you know anything about Christmas in other countries?

We are going to read about...

Germany, Finland, Italy, North America, India, China and Indonesia

Question time

Answer the following questions about the text

What's a very important tradition in Germany?

1. Milk and Coockies for Santa
2. Advent
3. Christmas films
4. Singing Christmas carols

What's the tradition in Finland?
(2 answers are possible)

What do nativity crib scenes do?

What is the purpose of the Christmas pickle?

1. The person who finds the pickle has to eat one too.
2. The pickle blesses the Christmas tree.
3. The person who finds the pickle doesn't get any presents.
4. The person who finds the pickle gets an extra present.

Why do they give apples on Chinese Christmas eve?

What is the most popular Hollywood movie during Christmas?

1. Santa Claus
2. The polar express
3. Home alone series
4. Last Christmas

This is not the kind of Christmas we wanted...

but sadly, one we are going to get... again.

How did you celebrate Christmas last year?

How will you celebrate this year?

Will you bring any new traditions home?

All in all...

I wish you happy holidays, a nice well-earned break and a healthy fresh new year. 

Happy Christmas!