CHRISTMAS
Student s Worksheet 1
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Learner s card
ORIGINS: Christmas is a holiday celebrated on December 25th. It s a religious festival. On
this day we commemorate the birth of Jesus. The name of this festival means  Christ s
Mass .
TRADITIONS: to send Christmas cards, to write letters to Santa Claus, to meet with
family members, to exchange Christmas greetings with each other (dzielić się opłatkiem),
to give presents, to take part in church celebrations, to decorate a Christmas tree with
baubles and lights, to sing Christmas carols
KLASA 1
Learner s card
" the spread of the Internet (sending greetings through the Internet rather than by
post)
" the rise of consumerism (spending large sums of money on preparations and
presents)
" the influence of British and American tradition (playing English carols on the radio,
watching American films and cartoons on TV)
Suggested questions:
ń' How do people exchange Christmas greetings nowadays? Which of the ways do you
prefer? Why?
ń' Do we forget about what is important at Christmas because we focus on spending
money?
� Macmillan Polska 2010 PHOTOCOPIABLE
CHRISTMAS
Student s Worksheet 2
KLASA 2
Learner s card
" the spread of the Internet (sending greetings through the Internet rather than by
post)
" the rise of consumerism (spending large sums of money on preparations and presents,
Christmas decorations on window displays)
" the influence of British and American tradition (playing English carols on the radio,
watching American films and cartoons on TV)
Suggested questions:
ń' How do people exchange Christmas greetings nowadays? Which of the ways do you
prefer? Why?
ń' Do we forget about what is important at Christmas because we focus on spending
money?
ń' Is Polish Christmas influenced by British and American tradition? Do we take over any
customs?
KLASA 3
Learner s card
" the spread of the Internet (sending greetings through the Internet rather than by
post)
" the rise of consumerism (spending large sums of money on preparations and presents,
promoting/adopting a consumerist lifestyle, Christmas decorations on window
displays)
" the influence of British and American tradition (playing English carols on the radio,
watching American films and cartoons on TV)
Suggested questions:
ń' How do people exchange Christmas greetings nowadays? Which of the ways do you
prefer? Why?
ń' Do we lose the spirit of Christmas because of our consumerist lifestyle?
ń' Is Polish Christmas influenced by British and American tradition? Do we take over any
customs?
� Macmillan Polska 2010 PHOTOCOPIABLE