Christmas facts and traditions
This tradition involves hanging a plant in the home and kissing under it.
mistletoe
Name the rhetorical device: "The clatter, clang, and crash of the kitchen on Christmas morning.
onomatopoeia
This 2003 film starring Will Ferrell follows a human raised by elves who travels to New York.
The Elf
You have been volunteering at a local soup kitchen during the holidays. You decide to keep a personal record of one particularly moving day. Describe the atmosphere of the kitchen, reflect on an interaction with a guest, and express your personal feelings about the experience.
diary
To have "visions of sugar plums dancing in your head" means...
means you are having pleasant, hopeful dreams about something exciting or desirable.
In the USA, what is the common name for the day after Christmas, December 26th, known for major retail sales and shopping?
Boxing Day
What is the specific term for the specialized vocabulary or set of terms associated with a particular topic, such as "carol," "nativity," "yuletide," and "mistletoe"?
lexicon
jargon
Many Christmas advertisements show happy families giving perfect gifts. What reality might these ads not show?
stress, financial pressure, family arguments, or loneliness
Your school newspaper wants to profile a staff member who organizes the annual charity gift drive. You have been asked to conduct a short feature.
Formulate three questions about their motivation, explore how the event has grown, and invite them to share a memorable story.
interview
The Christmas spirit” refers not to a ghost, but to this feeling.
generosity, joy, or goodwill
What is the difference between a "tradition" and a "custom"?
A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down in a group, while a custom is a specific practice common to a society?
Name and define the literary device in: "The Christmas spirit is a ghost that haunts only the willing."
metaphor
The film The Grinch is about a character who tries to steal Christmas. What causes him to change his mind at the end?
he sees that the Whos still celebrate Christmas happily even without presents and decorations, so he learns Christmas is about more than things
A major streaming service has released a new, high-budget film retelling a classic Christmas story with a modern twist. You are writing for a teen culture blog.
Analyze how the film updates the original's message, evaluate the effectiveness of a key performance, and recommend the film to a specific audience.
review
If you “cancel Christmas,” it means you are doing something very… (finish the phrase with an adjective).
strict, harsh, or unforgiving
This European country is credited with reintroducing the tradition of the Christmas tree as we know it today.
Germany
In the UK, the phrase "Happy Christmas" is common, while in the US, "Merry Christmas" is standard. What linguistic concept does this variation represent?
regional variation
dialectical difference
The stop-motion film The Nightmare Before Christmas explores themes of identity. Which director is most associated with its visual style?
Tim Burton
Your local council is proposing a ban on public singing of Christmas carols in the town square after 8 PM, citing noise complaints. You strongly disagree.
State your position clearly, evaluate the council's reasoning, and propose a compromise that respects both tradition and residents.
letter to the editor
Like turkeys voting for Christmas” means...
to willingly accept a situation that is against your own interests
Where does the abbreviation XMAS come from?
"Xmas" is an informal abbreviation where "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi (Χ), an early symbol for Christ
The word "Noel" is commonly used in carols. It originates from this language and originally meant this.
French, from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birth'?
In the 1988 film Die Hard, the Christmas setting is used to highlight contrast. Name the literary technique where a festive backdrop contrasts with violent action.
juxtaposition
Your school's International Student Committee wants to host an inclusive "Winter Festival" to celebrate diverse end-of-year traditions, not just Christmas.
Outline a detailed plan for the event, justify its educational and social benefits for the school community, and request a specific budget from the principal.
proposal
"To look like something the cat dragged in on Christmas morning" is an idiom used to describe...
someone who appears extremely tired, disheveled, or unwell.