Christma
s cheer
ESL
Think of three words related to Christmas for each category.
activities food ornaments plants
ESL 2
Let’s see some possible answers.
activities food ornaments plants
mistletoe
gift giving turkey fairy lights (hanging it as a
decorating decoration)
gingerbread candy canes fir (using it as a
the house
Christmas tree)
decorating the fruit cake baubles holly (for
Christmas tree decoration)
ESL 3
Match the words in bold to their synonyms in the boxes.
care about inspiring joy joyful keep alive mood
A. Seeing fairy lights at night can be very
uplifting.
B. Sending Christmas cards is one of the best ways
to spread holiday cheer.
C. It is important for me to uphold holiday
traditions.
D. I cherish the memories of past Christmases as
they are precious to me and my family.
E. My spirits are lifted every time I give someone a
present.
F. I get into a festive mood whenever I see
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someone dressed as Santa.
Let’s check the answers.
care about inspiring joy joyful keep alive mood
A. Seeing fairy lights at night can be very inspiring
uplifting.
B. Sending Christmas cards is one of the best ways joy
to spread holiday cheer.
keep alive
C. It is important for me to uphold holiday
care about
traditions.
D. I cherish the memories of past Christmases as
mood
they are precious to me and my family.
joyful
E. My spirits are lifted every time I give someone
a present.
F. I get into a festive mood whenever I see
ESL 5
someone dressed as Santa.
Choose three of the statements and discuss whether
they are true for you.
● Seeing fairy lights at night can be very uplifting.
● Sending Christmas cards is one of the best ways to
spread holiday cheer.
● It is important for me to uphold holiday traditions.
● I cherish the memories of past Christmases as they are
precious to me and my family.
● My spirits are lifted every time I give someone a present.
● I get into a festive mood whenever I see someone
dressed as Santa.
ESL 6
Read the Santa job ad and discuss the questions.
Spread festive cheer and create
● How common are job ads memories families will treasure
like this one in your forever!
country? As Santa you will:
★ be fully suited and always ready to
● What do you think the work
greet children with holiday cheer,
day of the Santa from the
★ deliver gifts with a sprinkle of
ad looks like?
Christmas magic,
● Would you be good at the ★ merrily interact with families and
job? Why/Why not? children,
★ always be happy to smile for a
photo,
★ remember to uplift people with
“Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!”,
ESL 7
In a moment, you’ll watch a
video about:
a four-day training course
for Santas at Santa
University
ESL Brains
List at least three things you think
Santas learn during the training.
ESL 9
Watch the video and check your ideas. List other things
Santas learn during the training.
ESL
ESLBrains
Let’s see some possible answers.
● ethics of Santa, how to dress and look your best,
how to stay healthy as a Santa
● beard grooming, suit fitting, sign language
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Look at the statements about being a Santa and
discuss what they might mean.
A. You’re worshipped not only by kids but also their parents.
B. Spreading holiday cheer is serious business.
C. Looks are more important than you might think.
D. It’s more of a calling than it is a job.
E. Being Santa Claus in the eyes of a child is the ultimate
gift.
F. It’s not your typical nine-to-five job.
ESL 12
Watch the video again and tick the statements you hear.
A. You’re worshipped not only by
kids but also their parents.
B. Spreading holiday cheer is
serious business.
C. Looks are more important
than you might think.
D. It’s more of a calling than it is
a job.
E. Being Santa Claus in the eyes
of a child is the ultimate gift.
F. It’s not your typical nine-to-
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Let’s check the answers.
A. You’re worshipped not only by
kids but also their parents.
B. Spreading holiday cheer is
serious business.
C. Looks are more important
than you might think.
D. It’s more of a calling than it is
a job.
E. Being Santa Claus in the eyes
of a child is the ultimate gift.
F. It’s not your typical nine-to-
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Discuss the questions.
● What do you think you would enjoy most at Santa
University?
● Why do you think Santa is cherished in many
countries?
● How do you feel about mall Santas?
● Have you or a member of your family ever dressed up
as Santa? Give some details.
ESL 15
Ready for a Christmas
challenge?
ESL Brains
Being a Santa also requires some linguistic skills. Do the
tasks below and decide which was the most challenging for
you.
A C
Pronounce your name correctly. Refer to your animals correctly.
There are two ways Santa Claus can Rudolf is your beloved reindeer, but
be pronounced. Try pronouncing it you have more of these animals. The
both ways: plural of reindeer is irregular. What is
it?
/sæntə klɔ:z/ /sæntə
B klɑz/ D
Uplift people with the popular Pronounce Christmas words correctly.
Christmas catchphrase.
Some words often used at Christmas
Say ”Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry have silent letters. Find them in the
Christmas!“ words:
as cheerfully as you can. mistletoe wreath
sleigh
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Discuss the questions.
● What level of these Christmas skills do you have?
○ picking the best presents for friends and family
○ wrapping presents
○ preparing traditional Christmas food
○ singing Christmas songs
○ decorating spaces and trees with Christmas ornaments
○ putting others in a festive mood
● Many non-Christians celebrate Christmas. Why do you think
this is?
● Why might someone not like Christmas? Is there anything
about Christmas you don’t like?
● What other religious holidays are celebrated around the
world? Are the celebrations similar or different to Christmas?
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