English Conversation Group-
Gifts

Today's topic: Gifts

Vocabulary:

"gimme" Christmas carols Mistletoe white elephant gift Christmas stocking wish list Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas

Questions for discussion:

How do you usually celebrate Christmas?

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.

-The Red Ranger Came Calling, Berkely Breathed