Christmas US vs UK J

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

Christmas 

UK versus US

Today's lesson:

How is Christmas celebrated in the US compared to the UK?

After today's lesson you know ...

... a few differences between Christmas
in the US 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 US
2. People in the UK

United States of America

Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus (Sinterklaas?)

United Kingdom (GB + N.I)

Happy Christmas!

Father Christmas/Father Noel

What American holiday is usually celebrated before Christmas?

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

What is the Friday after Thanksgiving called 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

Boxing day is typically ...

1. British
2. American

What comes to mind when you hear 'Boxing day'?

Boxing day

What Christmas movie features this boy?

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

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

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. Yes!
3. Yes!
4. Yes!