Christmas: history

Today, you’ll learn a little of Christmas’ history and Santa Claus, watch some videos and learn new words.

Vocabulary

Read the words loudly, then read their meanings.

Watch the video

Watch the video and say if the statements below are True or False

A stocking tradition goes back to the story of a bishop named Nicholas secretly throwing bags of gold coins into the windows of the poor.
In Germany, Christmas tree candles symbolised the stars on the night of Christ’s death.
Reindeer became one of the symbols of Christmas because there were no horses in Norway.
Originally, the North Pole was St Nick’s domicile.
Starting from the 19th century, Christmas gained great popularity in literature and movies.
Most people find Christmas too commercialised and refuse to celebrate it.

Now do the exercise: True or False?

A stocking tradition goes back to the story of a bishop named Nicholas secretly throwing bags of gold coins into the windows of the poor.
In Germany, Christmas tree candles symbolised the stars on the night of Christ’s death.
Reindeer became one of the symbols of Christmas because there were no horses in Norway.
Originally, the North Pole was St Nick’s domicile.
Starting from the 19th century, Christmas gained great popularity in literature and movies.
Most people find Christmas too commercialised and refuse to celebrate it.

Now check yourself. Below you’ve got the right answers.

Key: t,f,t,f,t,f

A brief history of Santa

Watch one more version of the story and say which one you like more and why.