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“Christmas” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Christmas Food and Drinks

1. What do you like to eat on Christmas Day?
2. What is your favorite holiday food/dessert/drink?
3. What do you love most about Christmas?
4. What do you like about Christmas music?
5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

II. Christmas Traditions

6. Do you have a Christmas tree at home?
7. What are your traditions for celebrating Christmas?
8. Do you have any traditions that you would like to start this year?
9. Do you have any traditions that you would like to stop doing this year?
10. Are there any traditions in your family for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

III. Christmas Gifts

11. What kind of presents do you usually give during the holiday season?
12. What do you want for Christmas?
13. What are you going to give your family for Christmas?
14. What’s a good gift for someone who has everything?
15. Which gift(s) would you most like to receive this year?

IV. Celebrating Christmas

16. Where will you celebrate Christmas this year?
17. Do you celebrate Christmas in your country? Why or why not?
18. How long has it been since you celebrated Christmas with your family and friends?
19. Have you ever missed a Christmas because of work or school?
20. Do you believe in Santa Claus?

V. Christmas Stories and Legends

21. Who is Santa Claus?
22. Who are the Three Kings?
23. What do you think about ghosts and spirits visiting people during the holiday season?
24. Do you believe that a visit from three ghosts can change someone’s life forever?
25. What’s the craziest gift you’ve received from someone else at Christmas?

VI. Family and Friends

26. Who is the most important person in your life during this time of year?
27. Do you buy presents for your friends and family during Christmas season?
28. What do you think is the best thing about being home with your family during Christmas time?
29. Do you have any presents that you’ve been looking forward to getting this year?
30. What do you like best about the Christmas season?

VII. Christmas Celebrations Around the World

31. Do you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa? How is it celebrated in your family?
32. Is it difficult to celebrate Christmas in your country? If so, why is it difficult?
33. How do you feel about Christmas?
34. What are some of your favorite holiday activities?
35. What is the best gift you have ever received for Christmas?

VIII. Christmas Decorations

36. Do you like to decorate your house with lights and other decorations during the winter months?
37. If so, what kind of decorations do you like to use?
38. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
39. What colors do you like for Christmas decorations?
40. Do you have any special ornaments that you use every year?

IX. Christmas Memories

41. What is your favorite part of Christmas?
42. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
43. What is your most memorable Christmas experience?
44. How do you celebrate Christmas with your friends?
45. What is the best Christmas memory you have?

X. Christmas Wishes

46. What do you wish for this Christmas?
47. What is your Christmas wish for the world?
48. How do you hope to make someone’s Christmas special?
49. What do you think is the best gift to give someone?
50. What is your hope for the new year?

XI. Christmas Events

51. What events do you enjoy during the Christmas season?
52. Do you attend any Christmas markets or fairs?
53. What is your favorite Christmas event?
54. Do you like to go caroling during Christmas?
55. What is your favorite part of a Christmas party?

XII. Christmas Reflections

56. Why do you celebrate Christmas?
57. What does Christmas mean to you?
58. How has your view of Christmas changed over the years?
59. What do you think is the most important part of Christmas?
60. How do you want to celebrate Christmas in the future?
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