Christmas Vocabulary
A place where people leave presents for children
Under the tree
Complete: Christmas is often associated ___ family gatherings
with
What is the name of the reindeer with the red nose?
Rudolph
What are the traditional Christmas colours?
Red and green
A word meaning a period of celebration (formal)
Festivities
Rewrite using "despite":
Although Christmas is expensive, people still celebrate it.
Despite being expensive, people still celebrate Christmas.
What is the name of the green villain who tries to steal Christmas?
The Grinch
What is the name of the most famous snowman?
Frosty
A phrasal verb meaning to start a tradition
Set up
Word formation:
The growing ___ of Christmas worries many people. (COMMERCIAL)
Commercialisation
How many reindeer does Santa have?
8
What are Christmas songs referred to as?
Christmas carols
A strong feeling of longing for the past
Nostalgia
Key word transformation (2–5 words):
People believe that Christmas has lost its original meaning.
Christmas ___ ___ ___ lost its original meaning.
is believed to have
What company was the first to use Santa Claus in its advertising?
Coca-Cola
What country owns the North Pole?
It's not owned by any country
Many people believe it is important to p_______ traditions over time, especially in modern society.
Preserve
Word formation:
Christmas is a ___ time of year. (JOY)
Hint: It's not "enjoyable"
Joyful
A non-leap year contains 365 days so on what number day does Christmas Day fall?
359
Which of the following is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?
Donner, Dasher, Cupid, Roger
Roger