English Conversation Group-
Christmas

Today's topic: Christmas/holidays

Vocabulary:

Christmas presents Christmas stocking Christmas lights

white elephant gift gag gift white Christmas

Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas wish list Chanukah

mistletoe letter to Santa Menorah

generous greedy "gimme"

Questions for discussion:

Do you usually celebrate Christmas? If so, how? If not, do you celebrate another winter holiday?

What kinds of presents are traditionally given at Christmas or other holidays in your country? (money? food? toys?)

Is there a tradition similar to Santa Claus in your country?

Tell about a time you received a special gift. Who gave it to you? Why was it so special?

What kinds of gifts did you give when you were a child? If you bought gifts for people, how did you earn or get the money to buy these gifts?

Share with your group one or two items from your “Christmas wish list.”

If you were not permitted to spend any money this Christmas, how would you try to make Christmas special for you and your family?

If you could give a gift to the leader of your country (the president, prime minister, etc.), what gift would you give him/ her?

What do you think of the statement, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"?

Suggested stories and books for Christmas:

The original Christmas story, the book of Luke, chapters 1 & 2, in the Bible.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss.

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens.

The Gift of the Magi (short story), by O. Henry.

Red Ranger Came Calling, Berkely Breathed