Unit 5: So this is Christmas

So this is Xmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Xmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Xmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the figh
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Xmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Xmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now

Talk about each of the following statements with the other students in your class:
Put a T next to the statements which you think are TRUE.
Put a F next to the statements which you think are FALSE.

People celebrate Xmas on 26 December.
Xmas is a time when families get together.
People give each other presents at Xmas.
At Xmas, a man in a red suit gives presents to children. His name is Santa Claus.
Most people work on Xmas Day.
Xmas can also be written ‘Christmas’.
Xmas is an American holiday. People from UK, Canada, Australia, etc do not celebrate Xmas.

While you are speaking, try to use these natural phrases:

I GUESS IT’S TRUE.
I’M NOT SURE ABOUT THAT.
When is this holiday celebrated?
Does your family celebrate his holiday? Is it a religious holiday? Which religion/s celebrate it?
Are there special foods connected with this holiday?Which ones?
Is gift giving a part of this holiday? Do you enjoy the holiday? Why?
Do you decorate the outside of your house for the holiday? How is your house decorated?
Are there special songs associated with the holiday? Do you know the songs?
Do you see your relatives during this holiday?Who did you visit?
What do you usually do for this holiday?
Are cards sent or given for this holiday? Did you send any cards last year? Who did you send cards to?
Do you ever feel blue during the holidays?
The English normally give each other presents on Christmas. When do you receive your presents on Christmas or with the Three kings? Which type of presents do you receive? What’s your favourite present? Make a survey to the rest of the class.
DESCRIPTIONS GAME. Describing Presents. Divide the class in groups. One member of the group describes the object, the others discover which is the object in question.
Pair-work. Your classmate is going to give you a present. What would you say?
The Giver. Choose an expression:
I’ve brought you a little something
This is for you
I thought you’d like it
It’s always useful
Try it on
I bought you this
You can change it if you don’t like it.
The Receiver:

You shouldn’t have
It’s perfect
How does it look?
It’ll keep you warm
The size it’s wrong
It’s so cool!
I’ll be great for summer!
Your teacher is going to dictate 10 things you will hear in shops.
Listen carefully and write what you hear.

Today is Xmas Eve. Tomorrow is Xmas day. Tonight, your friends are arriving from England to spend Xmas with you.
You need to go shopping to buy some Xmas presents for your friends.
Try to buy everyone a present that they will like.
In Pair-work: record with your MP3 the shopping dialogue. Then explain to your partner who are your friends, what are they like and what did you buy them.
Your mother is worried because she wants to make a proper English meal for Christmas. She asks you to e-mail or phone your friend and ask him/her for a typical English menu.
Now you have the menu, but you don’t know how to make these meals. Go around the class and find the people who can give you information about your recipes. Without taking notes ( or just some )
explain one of the recipes to the rest of the class.
You’ve already done a Treasure Hunt, go to the following address http://wizard.4teachers.org/builder/worksheet.ph3?ID=82529, or http://wizard.4teachers.org and introduce the ID:82529 and answer the questions by surfing through the web pages given
When you finish do acticity 2: E-mail a Christmas postcard to a friend!
There are many webs which offer free cards. Here are some of them:
http://xmas.dvdesign.com/Postcards.shtml
www.freewebcards.com (very interesting because here you can create your own postcard)
www.freewebcards.com
www.animatedfun.com

I don't want a lot for ChristmasThere's just one thing I needI don't care about presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come true...All I want for ChristmasIs you...I don't want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don't care about presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI don't need to hang my stockingThere upon the fireplaceSanta Claus won't make me happyWith a toy on Christmas dayI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you...You babyI won't ask for much this ChristmasI won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waitingUnderneath the mistletoeI won't make a list and send itTo the North Pole for Saint NickI won't even stay awake toHear those magic reindeer click'Cause I just want you here tonightHolding on to me so tightWhat more can I doBaby all I want for Christmas is youYou...All the lights are shiningSo brightly everywhereAnd the sound of children'sLaughter fills the airAnd everyone is singingI hear those sleigh bells ringingSanta won't you bring me the one I really needWon't you please bring my baby to meOh I don't want a lot for ChristmasThis is all I'm asking forI just want to see babyStanding right outside my doorOh I just want him for my ownMore than you could ever know
Choose a book from our self-access readers. Read it while listening with your Discman.
Choose another book-and this one if you don’t finish it- to read it at home while on holidays. Do the questionnaire.