A Theme Page about mostly secular Christmas celebrations for intermediate-level students, A2-B1.
Related topics: Winter Wonderland 1-9, Best of Christmas, 4-6,Best of Christmas B1, A Christmas Carol
Warm-up
Christmas Eve | Mr. Bean Official – YouTube (1:55)https://youtu.be/925taL9yEFUMr Bean relaxes on Christmas Eve. When he can’t find anything nice on tv he’s glad to see a group of carollers arrive at his door.
BEST WISHES – Merry Christmas short film – YouTube (1:20)https://youtu.be/ERS_6As77RETwo men are drawn into a duel over whose house has the best Christmas light display in this ultra-short film
Silver Bells Pelletier Family Light Show – The Great Christmas Light Fight – YouTube (1:25)https://youtu.be/0JQrUAjQrHQA decorated family house opens up for the season
Santa’s Elves – Dogs and Cats with Human Hands Making Toys – Freshpet – YouTube (2:09)https://youtu.be/y6NS77HLjEEAdorable dogs and cats dressed as Santa’s elves with human hands making toys: just another thing to love about the holidays.
Songs and Carols
Christmas Karaoke – Sing along to Christmas Carols and Christmas Songs!https://www.tistheseasonto.be/Sing along with your Favorite Christmas Carols and Christmas Songs.
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Christmas Songs Collection lyrics [HQ] – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/RTtc2pM1boE?list=PLvYMrMBAe3IFlVJBnwRxISlNQ4CTM8YueListen to 19 popular Christmas Carols of all time in this video with subtitles
Vocabulary
Christmas – English Picture Vocabularyhttp://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/christmas/beginner-christmas-vocabulary.htmlAn easy English vocabulary lesson about Christmas, with audio and practice tests. Christmas Shopping Vocabulary
Christmas Traditions English Vocabulary – Santa Claus, Trees, Gifts, Food, Carols, Cards.https://www.vocabulary.cl/Lists/Christmas_Traditions.htmChristmas is celebrated on December 25th each year. It is originally a religious celebration, marking the day that Jesus Christ was born.
Worksheets
Christmas – All Things Topicshttps://www.allthingstopics.com/christmas.htmlall things topics – Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
Christmas Worksheets for ESL Studentshttp://bogglesworldesl.com/christmas_worksheets.htmThis is a collection of free, printable worksheets for teaching EAL students language and traditions related to the theme of Christmas. – Requires time to explore but includes many gems
Lesson Plans
ESL Christmas Lessonhttps://www.elcivics.com/esl-christmas.htmlChristmas is celebrated on December 25. It is a Christian holiday, but it is also observed by many non-religious people who participate in its secular traditions. Schools, banks,…
Mrs Claus explains Christmas traditions | LearnEnglish Kids | British Councilhttps://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/video-zone/mrs-claus-explains-christmas-traditionsWhat do you know about Christmas traditions? Watch the video to find out about some of them!
Who Was St. Nick? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/Who-Was-St.-NickBetter not pout…better not cry…because you-know-who is watching!
Lesson Share: Speaking: Christmas is coming | Article | Onestopenglishhttps://www.onestopenglish.com/games/lesson-share-speaking-christmas-is-coming/145163.articleCarme Roig-Papiol wins the Lesson Share competition with this festive board game.
Reading
Christmas Jokeshttp://users.edu.turku.fi/annelind/christmas/jokes.htmChristmas jokes: Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? A: Frostbite
Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic
Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic
Christmas Facts: 15 Facts about Christmas ←FACTSlides→http://www.factslides.com/s-ChristmasDid you know that… Christmas was illegal in the U.S. until 1836 as it was considered an Ancient Pagan Holiday?
Why Do We Say Merry Christmas? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-we-say-merry-christmasToday’s Wonder of the Day may have you shouting “Joyeux Noel!”
Origins of Christmas Traditions | Mental Flosshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/89707/origins-12-christmas-traditionsFrom expecting Santa to fill socks with gifts to eating cake that looks like tree bark, some holiday traditions are downright odd. But we can explain!
T’was the Night Before Christmas – Children’s Interactive Christmas Story (Flip-book) – YouTube (3:43)https://youtu.be/_QyBj1XbRKwT’was the Night Before Christmas – Children’s Interactive Christmas Story (Flip-book)
Listening
Learn English With Christmas Songs – Winter Wonderlandhttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/songs/christmas/elementary/winter-wonderland.htmlAn easy video listening lesson for adults and kids, with a gap fill practice test.
Christmas Songs Listening – Breakout English EFL Materialshttps://breakoutenglish.com/preliminary-pet/christmas-songs-listening/Are you looking for something to do with your English classes before Christmas break? You can never go wrong with lively Christmas songs.
Christmas Season and Gifts — DailyESL.comhttps://www.dailyesl.com/holidays/christmas-gifts/English Learners – Improve your English listening skills on Christmas and the Christmas season with Randall Davis, at dailyesl.com.
Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Read by Keith Morrison | NBC News – YouTube (9:56)https://youtu.be/Ty_V5h12RHwThere was something strange going on in Whoville… but what? Dateline’s Keith Morrison tells the classic tale of a sinister plot to stop Christmas. (yr 6-7)
Skip’s ESL BITS – English Language Learning – ESL Listening Stories, Songs, Audiobookshttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Listening.Short.Stories/Christmas.Pudding/01/default.htmlThe Adventure of the Christmas Pudding Written by Agatha Christie — Narrated by Hugh Fraser
Viewing
Christmas According to Kids – Southland Christian Church – YouTube (3:15)https://youtu.be/suowe2czxcAWhat happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? Enjoy this story of Bethle-ha-ha-ham and the magical star that appeared.
Christmas – THE DIGITAL STORY OF NATIVITY – (Christmas 2.0) – YouTube (2:57)https://youtu.be/vZrf0PbAGSkHow social media, web, and mobile tell the story of the Nativity.
Mr Bean 07 Merry Christmas Mr Bean 1992 – YouTube (25:22) https://youtu.be/L2UCRNldC3sNot much language but a lot of British Christmas traditions
Speaking
Let’s talk about Christmas – English ESL Worksheetshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/lets_talk_about_christmas/christmas-xmas-christmas/763This worksheet contains 18 conversation cards, a quotes box and a matching exercise. The cards can be cut out if desired and be used as conversation questions. Can be used with both young learners and adults of all levels. – ESL worksheets
101 SANTA QUESTIONS
101 SANTA QUESTIONS
Christmas conversation questions – Teflpediahttps://teflpedia.com/Christmas_conversation_questionsYou are free to use this material in class. For general advice on using conversation topics, see the article on conversation questions
Quizzes & Games
Board Game – Christmas & Santa – English ESL Worksheetshttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/board_game_-_christmas__santa/christmas-board-game/675With this easy Christmas Speaking Board Game, young learners will be able to ask and answer common questions about Christmas and Santa Claus.
Writing
Santa is saying hello 👋https://www.synthesia.io/santa-share?videoId=58e7ec7c-84b8-4a4c-a663-49dc47582f36Watch your Santa video. Or create your own Santa AI video for free on Synthesia and send it to friends and family.
Interactive
The Merry Merry Breakouthttps://sites.google.com/tcea.org/merrymerrybreakout/homeSearch the site for the answers. Merry Merry Breakout The Merry Merry Breakout Make your season merry and bright, and oh, so joyful by solving this breakout.
Games
Christmas Top Five Quiz | Fun Christmas Quiz – YouTube (6:35)https://youtu.be/Fji5wkdqu00This fun Christmas Quiz is a Christmas Top Five Quiz. Each question can have multiple possible answers. You must choose one answer and write it down. If your…
Would you rather | CHRISTMAS EDITION | ESL English – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/OSQ_mXe86XcWould you rather is a great game to have some fun and get moving. For easier understanding, I read the questions aloud. Give your English class a brain break…
More Materials
Christmas Customs and Christmas Traditions, The History of Christmas — whychristmas?comhttp://whychristmas.com/customs/Find out how many Christmas Traditions and Christmas Customs started and how they are celebrated.
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