Christmas Around the World England

Christmas in England is a time-honored tradition dating back centuries. Every year, on the 25th of December, families gather around the Christmas tree to celebrate the holiday. The tree is usually decorated with lights, tinsel, and baubles. presents are placed underneath the tree, and the family enjoys a traditional Christmas dinner. After dinner, they often exchange gifts and enjoy Christmas pudding. Christmas in England is a special time of year that is enjoyed by all.

Christmas in England is a great time to be an ESL teacher. You can really get into the Christmas spirit with your students and have a lot of fun while teaching them about this special time of year. There are tons of activities and games that you can do with your students to help them learn about Christmas traditions in England. And, of course, you can always just sit back and enjoy the Christmas lights and decorations around London.

Here you have some ideas:

• Start with the basics – what is Christmas, and why do people celebrate it?
• Talk about some of the traditions associated with Christmas in England – decorating the Christmas tree, sending Christmas cards, eating Christmas puddin, giving presents, going to church etc.
• Get them singing! Christmas carols are a great way to get into the festive spirit.
• Get creative with Christmas crafts – make your own cards, decorations or even a nativity scene.
• Use Christmas as a opportunity to teach some festive English vocabulary – words like ‘mince pies’, ‘crackers
• Have a Christmas party in class and make traditional Christmas foods like mince pies and Christmas pudding.
• Get your students to share their own experiences of Christmas – what do they do in their own country?
• Read a traditional Christmas story such as "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
• Learn about the history of Christmas and how it is celebrated in England.
• Watch a Christmas-themed movie such as "Miracle on 34th Street" or "It's a Wonderful Life."
• Make Christmas cards and decorations with the students.
• Have a Christmas party with food and games.
• Have students bake Christmas cookies or make a gingerbread house.

Overall, Christmas in England is a fun and festive time for ESL students to learn about a new culture and traditions. By incorporating Christmas activities into the classroom, students can have a memorable and enjoyable experience while also learning about the holiday.