Christmas

• Religion

What is Christmas?

When is Christmas?

What do we celebrate at Christmas?

Who do we spend time with at Christmas?

What is a national holiday?

Religion

What is the religion of England?

How many people in England are Christians?

What are 3 other religions which are followed in England?

Do you have to be Christian to celebrate Christmas? Explain.

Advent

What do children have at advent?

How many doors are on the calendar?

Nowadays, what two things do advent calenders have?

Why do advent calendars only have 24 days?

What did advent calendars use to have behind the doors?

The Nativity

What do people have in their homes?

What are the small models people have?  

What do primary schools perform?

What do the children have to do?

Why do you think schools perform the nativity during Christmas time?

Decorations

What do people put up in their houses?

What do we decorate trees with (three things)?

What two things do we usually put on top of the tree?

Why do you think we don't use real candles to decorate the tree any more?

Visiting Church

Where do many Christians go on Christmas day?

Who do they worship?

What two things  do Christians do when at church?

Why do you think families try and 'dress their best' when at church?

Singing Carols

What is a carol?

What stories do carols tell us?

Which two places are carols sung?

Have you ever taken part in a choir before?  Explain why / why not.

Christmas Day Feast

Who do we have a meal with on Christmas day?

What do people traditionally eat on Christmas day?

What desserts do people usually enjoy?

Do you enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner?  Why?

Father Christmas

What do children do to perpate for Father Christmas' arrival?

How does he get to people's homes?

How does he get in people's homes?

Whre do the other presents go?

Why do Christians give  presents to others at Christmas?