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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Christmas Vocabulary and Reading Practice

How many words do you know about Christmas? 

It's important to know some Christmas  vocabulary if you want to understand  some of the symbols and traditions of Christmas. 

Understanding some of the most common vocabulary will also help you enjoy the Christmas carols you listen to and sing along to during the holidays.

Here are a few vocabulary flashcards, quizzes, games and activities to help you learn and remember some of the important Christmas words you should know. 

This first item is actually a reading, but it is an interesting one that I hope you will enjoy. 

  • Mistletoe, the kiss of Christmas"It's a vintage year for the legendary mistletoe berries..
    In Britain’s mistletoe-growing regions, a branch would be brought inside at Christmas to protect the house. Any woman walking underneath
    could not refuse to be kissed, or she would remain an old maid. After a kiss, she would pick a berry from the branch."
    (telegraph.co.uk)

 Easy Quizzes 









    Intermediate Christmas Reading Activities  


     (by learningenglishwithmichelle)

    Quizlet Christmas Vocabulary Flashcards and games  


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    • Christmas and New Year's Vocabulary Vocabulary ( BBC) A  lot of Christmas vocabulary can be used with or without the word ‘Christmas’ in front of it. For example we can talk about ‘Christmas crackers’ or just ‘crackers’:   lot of Christmas vocabulary can be used with or without the word ‘Christmas’ in front of it. For example we can talk about ‘Christmas crackers’ or just ‘crackers’: 
      - with a QUIZ

    INTERACTIVE games : 
    Presents for Xmas (and the rest of the year!)

    Matching - Flashcards (Java / non-Java) - Concentration - Word Search
    • - with a list of terms used in these activities (with pictures)
    • Activities created by: Renée Maufroid



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