lunes, 21 de diciembre de 2009

christmas fun

When do we celebrate Christmas?

We celebrate Christmas on December 25th.

Who used mistletoe to celebrate the coming of winter?
The Druids

• What are the size and the colour of the actual poinsettias?

The poinsettia is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 0.6 to 4 m. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm in length. The flowers, are actually colored leaves are red, but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white or marbled.


Was the Christmas tree originated in Spain?

No, it isn’t, it’s from Germany


What is the abbreviation for Christmas?

Xmas is the abbreviation of Christmas.


What is the colour of candy cane’s stripes?

Its colour is red.

When was born Santa Claus?
He was born in Anatolia (Turkey) in the 4th century

Find the following words in English:
- hogueras: fires
- nacimiento: Birth
- misa del gallo: Midnight Mass
- pavo trufado de Navidad: Christmas turkey with truffles

What is the name of the reindeer who guides Santa´s sleigh?

Its name is Rudolph.

What is the colour of his nose?
Rudolph's nose is red.



Finish the sentence:
The word Christmas comes from….
The word Christmas comes from the words “Christ” and “mass”


Colour:
- A snow flake: It's white.
- A poinsettia: It's red.
- A candy cane: It's red and white.
- A wreath: It's red

• Write a Christmas card to the teacher;-)

• Special treatment: enjoy visiting Santa’s Village.

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