Christmas story, taboo game and quiz

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Christmas 2020

Christmas Story

Taboo game and Christmas Quiz

Goals

You know how to develop creative writing skills and use vocabulary related to the holiday season to compose an engaging and festive Christmas story.

Today's Lesson

1. You are going to write a a short Christmas story (Be as creative as possible)  35 min
2. Present your story 15 min 
3. Christmas taboo game 20 min 
4. Christmas quiz 10 min 
   

Share your favorite holiday tradition or memory.

Assignment: Christmas Story Writing

Instructions:

Theme: Your task is to write a short story with a Christmas theme. Feel free to let your imagination soar, and infuse the story with the spirit of the holiday season.

Length: Aim for a story length of approximately 200 words. 

Elements to Include: Setting: Establish a vivid and descriptive setting that reflects the holiday season.

Characters: Introduce characters that play a central role in your Christmas story. Develop them with details that make them relatable and interesting.

Plot: Create a plot that revolves around a holiday event, tradition, or theme. Ensure that there is a clear beginning, middle, and end to your story.

Present your story in two minutes

Christmas taboo game

1. Split into groups of four.

2. One person picks a card. This person gives the clues to the people on THEIR OWN team who try to guess the “taboo word”

3. If you guess the taboo word you get a point. 

Now a new person on your team will pick a card as the rest guesses. You may not use the word given on the card

The person with the most points wins

What is the traditional color of
Santa's suit?

1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. Red
4. Green

What is the name of the famous ballet performed during Christmas?

1. Romeo and Juliet
2. Cinderella
3. Swan Lake
4. The Nutcracker

What percentage of resolutions made at the beginning of the year are forgotten by February?

1. 10%
2. 40%
3. 60%
4. 80%

In the movie 'Home Alone', which city does Kevin's family accidentally leave him in during Christmas vacation?

1. New York
2. Chicago
3. London
4. Los Angeles

What was the most popular YouTube channel of 2023

1. Mr. Beast
2. T-Series
3. PewDiePie
4. WWE

What is the traditional Christmas plant, often used in decorations, that is said to bring good luck?

1. Ivy
2. Holly
3. Mistletoe
4. Poinsettia

Which popular Christmas song begins with the lyrics 'You better watch out, you better not cry'?

1. Jingle Bells
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
3. All I Want for Christmas Is You
4. The Christmas Song

What is the character's name who tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing all the Christmas presents and decorations from Whoville?

1. Frosty the Snowman
2. Santa Claus
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4. The Grinch

In which country is the tradition of leaving a mince pie and a glass of sherry for Santa Claus?

1. Germany
2. Australia
3. United States
4. United Kingdom

When is New Year's Day celebrated in the Chinese calendar?

1. January 1st
2. March 20th
3. February 14th
4. According to the lunar calendar

What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

1. Jingle Bells
2. Deck the Halls
3. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
4. Silent Night

How long is Chinese New Year?

1. 1 day
2. 3 days
3. 12 days
4. 15 days

In what country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?

1. Germany
2. England
3. France
4. Italy

What year was the first recorded Christmas celebration?

1. 25 BC
2. 500 AD
3. 336 AD
4. 100 AD

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