Exploitation Christmas Around The World

Christmas around the world
24 destinations en 24 jours pour découvrir d’autres cultures et

d’autres traditions, s’ouvrir sur le monde et mieux le comprendre, et
pour développer des compétences en compréhension orale et écrite en anglais.
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Cycle 3 : lire et écrire en anglais

Compléter des textes à trous et représenter des Noël du monde
Conception Mme Cécile CREMOIS, directrice école primaire de Coulombiers, circonscription Poitiers Sud
Adaptation Mme Barbara RICHARD, CPD LVE, DSDEN 86
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
24 destinations en 24 jours pour découvrir d’autres cultures et d’autres traditions, s’ouvrir sur le monde et mieux le
comprendre, et pour développer des compétences en compréhension orale et écrite en anglais.
Day 1 : Christmas in France
Read the text and fill in the gaps : Christmas log - Joyeux Noël ! - roasted turkey - potatoes - Noël -
Christmas markets - shops - homes - food
In France, Christmas is called ______________ .
It is a very important holiday in France.
________________ and ________________ are decorated beautifully.
Some cities are famous for their _________________________________________ , where
you can buy decorations, regional products and ______________ .
On Christmas Day, French people greet each other by saying _____________________________ .
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, French people traditionally eat
_______________________, with brussel sprouts and roasted __________________________ .
For dessert, they eat ___________ .
Draw your French Christmas.

Day 2 : Christmas in Australia
Read the text and fill in the gaps : lunch - December 25th - pavlova
In Australia, people celebrate Christmas on ___________________________________. They receive
presents in the morning and gather for the rest of the day.
They don’t have a Christmas dinner but a Christmas ___________________, and since it’s summer,
they might have barbecues.
In Australia, there are many different desserts for Christmas, and one of them is _________________ .
There is no snow at Christmas in Australia. The temperature might reach 42°C, and Australians go
to the beach. Houses are decorated.
Draw your Australian Christmas.

Day 3 : Christmas in Spain
Read the text and fill in the gaps : twelve - Navidad - music - Feliz Navidad - singing - mariscos
In Spanish, Christmas is called ___________________________ .
Christmas in Spain is celebrated over ___________________ days. People attend midnight mass in
churches, then they walk in the streets with torches, making _____________ and
______________________ .
Spanish people greet each other on Christmas Day by saying __________________________________ .
The mots popular food to eat at Christmas is _____________________________________, which means
seafood.
In the past, some Spanish kids would not receive their presents on Christmas Day but on January
6th, because the presents were brought by the Magi instead of Father Christmas.
Draw your Spanish Christmas.

Day 4 : Christmas in Canada
Read the text and fill in the gaps : fights - family - dishes
In Canada, at Christmas, people like to spend time with their ______________________ and to go
outside.
In Canada, it is very snowy and very cold during Christmas. People can make snowball
__________________ .
The tradition of the « pot luck » consists of people gathering in a friend’s house and bringing an
authentic __________________________ from their culture to share.
Draw your Canadian Christmas.

Day 5 : Christmas in Egypt
Read the text and fill in the gaps : tree - January 7th - fetari
Arabic people in Egypt celebrate Christmas on ______________________________ , after a fast of 40
days.
Families unite to decorate the Christmas _____________ and start the celebrations at midnight.
The most popular food to eat for Christmas is ___________________, a meat dish.
The people in Egypt use a calendar which is different from ours, which is why they don’t celebrate
Christmas on December 25th.
Draw your Egyptian Christmas.

Day 6 : Christmas in Philippines
Read the text and fill in the gaps : early September - Pasko - lechon - keso de bola - January the following
year
In Filipino, Christmas is called _______________________.
It is the happiest and most colourful season in the Philippines.
People in the Philippines celebrate Christmas from ______________________ to
______________________________________, going to mass and sharing large meals.
The most popular food to eat on Christmas is ___________________, this is a roasted pig.
Filipinos also love eating ___________________________________, which is Edam cheese.
Draw your Filipino Christmas.

Day 7 : Christmas in the United Kingdom
Read the text and fill in the gaps : fruit - pie - fire - vegetables - spices
When children write their letter to Father Christmas, they are not sent at the post office, but they
are put in the _____________. It sends them directly to Father Christmas so he can read the wishes
throught the ashes.
On Christmas Eve, English people put brandy and minced ____________ under the tree for the
Father Christmas.
The main dish is usually roasted turkey with potatoes and _______________________.
The dessert is Christmas pudding, a cake flavoured with dried ________________ and
______________________ .
Every Christmas Day, Her Majesty the Queen gives a speech on TV.
Draw your British Christmas.

Day 8 : Christmas in Japan
Read the text and fill in the gaps : fried chicken - friends - 24th December
In Japan, people celebrate Christmas on___________________________________. Children go to
school on 25th December.
Christmas decorations are taken off on 26th December as Japanese people prepare to celebrate
the New Year.
For Christmas, the traditional dish is _______________________________ from KFC.
The couples go out on Christmas Eve, and the people who are single go out with their
________________________. It is not a family celebration.
Draw your Japaneese Christmas.

Day 9 : Christmas in Brazil
Read the text and fill in the gaps : family - Natal - peru assado - summer
In Portuguese, Christmas is called ___________________ .
Christmas is a very important event in Brazil. People decorate their homes, and children write
letters to Santa Claus. It is ______________________ time.
The most common food on Christmas in Brazil is ____________________________________, which is
roasted turkey.
The most crowded place in Brazil for holiday is the beach, as Christmas is celebrated in the
______________________.
Draw your Brazilian Christmas.

Day 10 : Christmas in Norway
Read the text and fill in the gaps : prize - jul - carols
In Norway, families spend Christmas together, have supper, hand out gifts and sing
________________________.
In the morning, they watch Christmas shows together.
In Norway, Christmas is called : ___________________ .
The most popular food to eat for Christmas is « Risgrøt », which is a rice porridge. In the porridge,
an almond is hidden. The one that gets it wins a _________________.
Draw your Norwegian Christmas.

Day 11 : Christmas in India
Write « BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS » and dance !
Draw your Indian Christmas.

Day 12 : Christmas in United Arab Emirates
Read the text and fill in the gap : snow
In Dubaï, there is no ________________, but there is a place where you can go skiing on fake snow.
The streets and shops are decorated and there are lights.
Draw your Emirati Christmas.

Day 13 : Christmas in New Zealand
Read the text and fill in the gaps : streets - breakfast - summer - beach
In New Zealand, it doesn’t snow for Christmas, because it’s ___________________.
The houses and the ________________ are decorated.
The family members open their presents in the morning then they have ______________________
and prepare to share lunch with their extended family.
In New Zealand, people who live next to the ________________ spend time there, bathing for
Christmas.
Draw your New Zealander Christmas.

Day 14 : Christmas in Germany
Read the text and fill in the gaps : offering - cookies - markets - kings - potato - December 24th
In Germany, there are many Christmas ________________ in cities.
German people like to anticipate Christmas, by ________________ Advent calendars.
They also like to bake Christmas _________________, « Plätzchen », flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon
and jam.
In Germany, Christmas is celebrated on _____________________________, and that’s when the gifts
are exchanged.
The most popular food for Christmas is _______________________ salad and sausage.
On January 6th, children dress as ______________________, referring as the Three Wise Men, sing
songs and collect sweets and charity funds.
Draw your German Christmas.

Day 15 : Christmas in Colombia
Read the text and fill in the gaps : snacks - month
In Colombia, the celebration lasts for a ____________________.
There is music, dancing and lights everywhere.
People take __________________ on the streets so they can continue partying.
Draw your Colombian Christmas.

Day 16 : Christmas in Russia
Read the text and fill in the gaps : meal - New Year’s Day - roasted pork
In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on _________________________________ .
Families get together, have a large ________________ and go to church.
The decorations and gift-givings are made on New Year’s Day.
The most popular food on Christmas is ________________________.
The people in Russia use a calendar which is different from ours, this is why they don’t celebrate
Christmas on December 25th.
Draw your Russian Christmas.

Day 17 : Christmas in Greece
Read the text and fill in the gaps : presents - customs - ships - bread
In Greece, there are different _________________, depending on the regions.
Some people decorate __________________ instead of Christmas trees.
The most popular food to eat on Christmas Day is « hristòpsomo », which is a special
_________________ made with rose water, honey and cinnamon.
In Greece, Santa Claus visits children on New Year’s Day, but they get __________________________
on Christmas Day as well, offered by their parents.
Draw your Greek Christmas.

Day 18 : Christmas in Hawaii
Read the text and fill in the gaps : decorations - snow
In Hawaian, Merry Christmas is « mele kalikimaka ».
There are lights and __________________________ everywhere.
There is no _____________ for Christmas in Hawaï.
Draw your Hawaiian Christmas.

Day 19 : Christmas in the USA (New York)
Read the text and fill in the gaps : window displays - hot chocolate - holidays
In New York, there are two famous places to see during the ____________________ : the big
Christmas tree in the Rockerfeller Center, and the ice skating rink.
Famous shops have ______________________________________ that are very impressive.
There are holiday fairs, like Christmas markets, where you can buy presents and drink
_____________________________________ or have a crepe.
Draw your American Christmas.

Day 20 : Christmas in Iceland
Read the text and fill in the gaps : Yule Lads - snowy - skating rinks
In Iceland, there are many decorations, lights and ________________________________.
One of the most popular custom is the holograms of _____________________________ projected onto
buildings.
It is very cold and ____________________ in Iceland for Christmas.
Draw your Icelandic Christmas.

Day 21 : Christmas in Italy
Read the text and fill in the gaps : markets - bread - event - Nativity
In Italy, Christmas is the most important _______________ of the year.
There are huge Christmas ___________________ where you can buy decorations, gifts and sweets.
The most popular decoration is the ______________________ scene.
Italian people traditionally eat « merluzzo » for Christmas, which is a cod fish, served with
panetonne, a sweet ___________________________.
The price of fish increases at Christmas, because everyone wants to eat some.
Draw your Italian Christmas.

Day 22 : Christmas in China
Read the text and fill in the gaps : karaoke - instrument - food - apples
In China, Santa Claus is depicted with an __________________, and people celebrate this event in
fun ways, like going to the cinema or to the ___________________.
The most popular _________________ to have on Christmas is « zhū dŭ », which is crispy pork belly.
__________________ are considered as the Christmas fruit in China.
Draw your Chinese Christmas.

Day 23 : Christmas in Israel
Read the text and fill in the gaps : meat - rice - spirit
In Israel, for most people who are not Christians, Christmas is a normal day.
It is in Christian centers that there is the Christmas ______________, with decorations, parades, and
holiday markets.
Most traditions in Israel come from the American, British and French people.
The most popular food to eat for Christmas is Mashawi, barbecued _____________, or Mansaf, a
dish of lamb and yogurt served with ___________________.
For dessert, they usually serve a Lebanese cake.
Draw your Israeli Christmas.

Day 24 : Christmas in South Africa
Read the text and fill in the gaps : elephants - summer
In South Africa, there is no snow for Christmas as it is _______________________.
People can gather and go to the sea, and even see __________________ !
Draw your South African Christmas.

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Christmas around the world

24 destinations en 24 jours pour découvrir d’autres cultures et

Cycle 3 : lire et écrire en anglais

Day 1 : Christmas in France

In France, Christmas is called ______________ .

It is a very important holiday in France.

________________ and ________________ are decorated beautifully.

Some cities are famous for their _________________________________________ , where

you can buy decorations, regional products and ______________ .

On Christmas Day, French people greet each other by saying _____________________________ .

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, French people traditionally eat

_______________________, with brussel sprouts and roasted __________________________ .

For dessert, they eat ___________ .

Draw your French Christmas.

Day 2 : Christmas in Australia

In Australia, people celebrate Christmas on ___________________________________. They receive

they might have barbecues.

to the beach. Houses are decorated.

Draw your Australian Christmas.

Day 3 : Christmas in Spain

In Spanish, Christmas is called ___________________________ .

Spanish people greet each other on Christmas Day by saying __________________________________ .

The mots popular food to eat at Christmas is _____________________________________, which means

Draw your Spanish Christmas.

Day 4 : Christmas in Canada

authentic __________________________ from their culture to share.

Draw your Canadian Christmas.

Day 5 : Christmas in Egypt

Arabic people in Egypt celebrate Christmas on ______________________________ , after a fast of 40

Christmas on December 25th.

Draw your Egyptian Christmas.

Day 6 : Christmas in Philippines

In Filipino, Christmas is called _______________________.

It is the happiest and most colourful season in the Philippines.

People in the Philippines celebrate Christmas from ______________________ to

______________________________________, going to mass and sharing large meals.

Filipinos also love eating ___________________________________, which is Edam cheese.

Draw your Filipino Christmas.

Day 7 : Christmas in the United Kingdom

throught the ashes.

Draw your British Christmas.

Day 8 : Christmas in Japan

In Japan, people celebrate Christmas on___________________________________. Children go to

school on 25th December.

the New Year.

For Christmas, the traditional dish is _______________________________ from KFC.

________________________. It is not a family celebration.

Draw your Japaneese Christmas.

Day 9 : Christmas in Brazil

In Portuguese, Christmas is called ___________________ .

letters to Santa Claus. It is ______________________ time.

The most common food on Christmas in Brazil is ____________________________________, which is

Draw your Brazilian Christmas.

Day 10 : Christmas in Norway

In the morning, they watch Christmas shows together.

In Norway, Christmas is called : ___________________ .

an almond is hidden. The one that gets it wins a _________________.

Draw your Norwegian Christmas.

Day 11 : Christmas in India

Write « BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS » and dance !

Draw your Indian Christmas.

Day 12 : Christmas in United Arab Emirates

Read the text and fill in the gap : snow

and are decorated beautifully.

_, with brussel sprouts and roasted ____ .