Christmas US vs UK

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-4

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.

What is 'de kerstman' called in the UK?

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

Who eats turkey at Christmas?

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

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

What are these called?

1. Elf on the shelf
2. Elves behaving badly

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!

Reading and writing

• Reading by yourself

• Writing:

• Write a letter to Santa or writing about your favorite memory of this time of year/the holidays! 
• Write at least 10 sentences