What’s the Resolution?

Christmas Celebrations in the English-Speaking World
Common Resolutions
New Year Traditions
Resolution Vocabulary
100

This type of resolution focuses on improving physical health by eating healthier and exercising more.

What is a health-related resolution?

100

In the United States, this song is traditionally sung before opening presents on Christmas morning.


  • What is "Jingle Bells"?
100

A common resolution is to read more of these during the year.

  • What are books?
100

People often celebrate New Year's Eve with this activity at midnight.


  • What is the big midnight countdown 
100

This is a promise to do something differently or better.


What is a resolution?

200

A resolution to save money, spend less, or create a budget falls into this category

What is a financial resolution?

200

In the UK, this Christmas tradition involves decorating a tree with lights, ornaments, and sometimes tinsel.


  • What is a Christmas tree?
200

Many people make resolutions to spend more time with these important people in their lives.


What are family or friends?

200

In Spain, people eat 12 of these at midnight for good luck in the New Year.


  • What are grapes?
200

This word refers to a goal or a target you are trying to achieve.

  • What is an objective?
  • What is an objective?
300

This resolution focuses on learning something new, like a language or a skill.

What is a self-improvement or a self development resolution?

300

In Australia, Christmas occurs during summer, so many people celebrate by having this type of outdoor meal.


  • What is a barbecue or picnic?
300

To help others and make the world a better place is an example of a resolution related to this.


  • What is charity or volunteering?
300

In many countries, people make noise with fireworks or these to scare away evil spirits.


What are firecrackers?

300

This word means a process of change or improvement.


  • What is progress?
400

This resolution is a personal pledge to uphold and promote behaviors, attitudes, and practices that cultivate a positive, respectful, and productive learning environment in the classroom. This resolution emphasizes the importance of mutual respect among students and teachers, to rules that reduce distractions, and a shared commitment to fostering conditions that support academic success, personal growth, and collaborative engagement.

Key elements of this resolution typically include:

  1. Mutual Respect: Encouraging polite, considerate, and inclusive interactions between all members of the classroom.
  2. Clear Communication: Promoting open dialogue and understanding while discouraging disruptive or disrespectful behavior.
  3. Supportive Environment: Ensuring physical and emotional safety to make the classroom conducive to learning.
  4. Accountability: Holding individuals responsible for maintaining the agreed-upon standards of behavior and effort.

Classroom Respect and Learning Environment Resolution

400

In Canada, people celebrate Christmas with this type of dessert, often made with fruitcake and rum.


  • What is Christmas pudding?
400

People often want to learn more about this, like how to play an instrument or cook new dishes.


What is a hobby or a new skill?

400

People in some cultures wear these colors on New Year’s Eve for good fortune.

  • What is clothing in red or yellow?
  • What is clothing in red or yellow?
400

The action of trying and not giving up on your goals is called this.


  • What is perseverance?
500

This resolution is a personal commitment to prioritize academic growth by implementing structured habits, focused study techniques, and proactive strategies to improve learning outcomes and overall performance in school. It involves setting measurable goals, consistently evaluating progress, and taking deliberate steps to address challenges while building strengths in various areas.

  • Study and School performance Resolution
500

This holiday, celebrated on December 26th, is a tradition in the UK, Canada, and other countries, often involving shopping sales and sporting events.



  • What is Boxing Day?
500

A lot of people make a resolution to stop doing this (e.g. smoking, biting nails, etc.).


  • What is quitting a bad habit?
500

This country has a tradition of jumping off a chair at midnight to bring good luck in the New Year.

  • What is Denmark?
500

The process of planning how to achieve your goal is called this.


  • What is buildong a strategy or strategizing?
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