Christmas with Mr. Rutjes

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

Today's lesson:

What are the differences between Christmas in the US and the UK?

After today's lesson I know ...

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

... a bit more about Christmas in general.

End of the lesson:

We'll test your christmas song knowledge!

What is 'de kerstman' called in the UK?

1. Father Christmas
2. Mister Christmas
3. Sinterklaas
4. Christmasman

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

1. People in the US
2. People in the UK

United States of America

Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus (Sinterklaas?)

United Kingdom

Happy Christmas!

Father Christmas/Father Noel

What American holiday is celebrated before Christmas?

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

What happens on the Friday after Thanksgiving in America?

Who do you think would put up more Christmas decorations?

1. People in the US
2. People in the UK

Christmas stockings are typically ...

1. British
2. American

Stockings

British children hang Christmas stockings at the ends of their bed. In America, Christmas stockings are hung by the fireplace.

Boxing day is typically ...

1. British
2. American

Who introduced the idea of a Christmas Tree in England?

1. Santa
2. Queen Victoria
3. The Romans
4. Winston Churchill

Queen Victoria

It was queen Victoria who brought the christmas tree into the mainstream in 1848.

How many cities in the United States are called 'Santa Claus'?

1. 3
2. 2
3. 5
4. 0

Which Christmas Carol was originally named "One horse open sleigh"?

1. Carol of the Bells
2. Jingle Bells
3. Deck the Halls
4. Let it Snow

In what year was the first Christmas card printed?

1. 1756
2. 1930
3. 1894
4. 1843

What present does Harry Potter receive during his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

1. Invisibility Cloak
2. Owl
3. Wand
4. Cauldron

What is this?

1. Christmas Present
2. Christmas Cracker
3. Stocking Filler
4. Christmas Fireworks

Christmas was banned in England during the 17th century

1. True
2. False

Why was Christmas illegal in England?

The Puritans saw Christmas as a wasteful festival that threatened Christian beliefs and encouraged immoral activities, to the 'great dishonour of God'. This happened in 1647-1660.

What does this man normally do every Christmas?

1. Go skinnydipping
2. Prepare a great feast for his guests
3. Go horseriding
4. Give a speech

What is weird to us about Christmas in Australia?

1. They don't have trees
2. They celebrate only 1 day
3. It's summer there
4. They use kangaroos instead of reindeer

Christmas Song Quiz!

00:26

Song one

00:44

Song 2

01:00

Song 3

01:17

Song 4

01:35

Song 5

01:52

Song 6

02:09

Song 7

02:26

Song 8

02:44

Song 9

03:01

Song 10

Are you already excited for Christmas?

1. Yes!
2. Yup!
3. Oh ye!
4. Nah...