Activities
Activities
A. Reading Comprehension Questions
When do children in the UK usually open their presents?
What do many American families leave for Santa Claus?
Why are Christmas traditions different across Canada?
What season is Christmas in Australia and New Zealand?
What is the name of the special Christmas Eve meal in Quebec?
B. Vocabulary Match
Match the words with their definitions:
wreath
parade
stocking
barbecue
tradition
A. A cooking event outside, usually with grilled food
B. A long sock that children hang for presents
C. Something people have done for a long time
D. A circle made of leaves or flowers used as decoration
E. A public celebration with music and people walking together
C. True or False
In the UK, people usually eat Christmas dinner on December 24th.
Canadians sometimes eat their Christmas Eve meal very late.
Christmas in Australia is in winter.
People in the USA often have large Christmas trees with many lights.
Pavlova is a dessert popular in Australia and New Zealand.
D. Writing Task
Write 100–130 words about how you celebrate Christmas or another winter holiday in your country. Include these points:
Who you celebrate with
What special food you eat
What traditions you follow
E. Speaking Activity (Pair Work)
Discuss with your partner:
Which Christmas tradition from the text would you like to try? Why?
Do you prefer a winter or a summer Christmas?
What makes a holiday special for you?
F. Christmas Traditions Matching Game
Match the country with the tradition:
Santa / Father Christmas
BBQ on the beach
Boxing Day
Skiing and skating