Christmas US vs UK project 2025

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

Christmas

UK versus USA

Today's lesson

After today's lesson I know ...

... a few differences between Christmas
in the USA and UK.

... a bit more about Christmas in general.

What is 'de kerstman' called in the UK?

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

Who says 'Happy Christmas' when wishing someone a good time during the holidays?

1. People in the USA
2. People in the UK

United States of America

Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus (Sinterklaas?)

United Kingdom

Happy Christmas!

          Father Christmas

What American holiday is usually before Christmas?

1. Halloween
2. Independence day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Easter

What do people eat during Thanksgiving?

1. Turkey
2. Chicken
3. Duck
4. Pigeon

What happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving in America?

Who do you think would put up more Christmas decorations?

1. The British
2. The Americans

Christmas stockings are typically ...

1. British
2. American

Boxing day is typically ...

1. British
2. American

Christmas movies...

Christmas movies are typically ...

1. British
2. American

What Christmas movie is this boy in?

1. A Christmas carol
2. Christmas chronicles
3. Home alone
4. Family's Christmas party

What is the boy's name in the Home alone movie series?

1. James
2. Leroy
3. Kurt
4. Kevin

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Which Christmas movie is the one with the green monster?

1. Frosty the Snowman
2. How the Grinch stole Christmas
3. Arthur Christmas
4. Elf

What's the dog's name in the movie 'How the Grinch stole Christmas'?

1. Milo
2. Sam
3. Thomas
4. Max

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See you  again on Friday!