Christmas Lesson

Christmas

American Christmas

Americans celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. But the preparations begin much earlier. In fact, Christmas starts in the beginning of December.

Christmas tree

For many Americans, the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center in New York City is a symbol of the beginning of the holidays. In many American homes, there is a tree in the living room from the first week of December. Some families chop down their Christmas tree at a tree farm. Other families go get their plastic Christmas tree from the attic.

Multiple Choice

Where do americans have their Christmas tree

• Bedroom

• kitchen

• livingroom

• bathroom

The French gave the USA the biggest Christmas present ever in 1886? It was the Statue of Liberty.

Multiple Choice

Who gave the statue of Liberty to America?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Denmark

Carolling

Christmas carolling is an old American tradition. Neighbours and families gather around to sing Christmas songs. They walk around the neighbourhood singing Christmas songs in front of other neighbours' homes. This is a way to spread Christmas joy. People sing songs like 'Jingle Bells', '

Multiple Choice

What do they spread when they sing carolls?

• Hate

• joy

• friendship

• anger