Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Christmas” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What do you like to eat on Christmas Day?
2. Do you have a Christmas tree at home?
3. What kind of presents do you usually give during the holiday season?
4. Do you have any traditions that you would like to start this year?
5. What’s your favorite story from this season?
6. What’s the best thing about being home with your family during Christmas time?
7. What are your traditions for celebrating Christmas?
8. If you could choose one thing to be in your Christmas stocking, what would it be?
9. Is there anything unique about your family’s Christmas celebration that makes it different from other people’s?
10. Where will you celebrate Christmas this year?
11. What is the most popular holiday in your country?
12. Who are the Three Kings?
13. Is Christmas your favorite holiday?
14. Do you like to decorate your house with lights and other decorations during the winter months? If so, what kind of decorations do you like to use? If not, why not?
15. What do you want for Christmas?
16. What do you plan to do this winter holiday season?
17. What do you love most about Christmas?
18. What kind of presents do you like to receive during the holiday season?
19. What is the best gift you have ever received for Christmas?
20. Have you ever missed a Christmas because of work or school?
21. Do you have any traditions during the winter holidays that you participate in every year? If so, what are they and why do they mean so much to you?
22. Do you have any traditions that you would like to stop doing this year?
23. What are you going to give your family for Christmas?
24. What’s a good gift for someone who has everything (or almost everything)? Why would they like it?
25. What do you like best about the Christmas season?
26. Do you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa? How is it celebrated in your family?
27. Is it difficult to celebrate Christmas in your country? If so, why is it difficult?
28. What do you do on Christmas Eve?
29. What do you think about ghosts and spirits visiting people during the holiday season?
30. What are some of your favorite holiday activities?
31. Do you have any traditions or customs associated with celebrating Christmas in your culture that are different from those of other cultures?
32. What’s the craziest gift you’ve received from someone else at Christmas?
33. Who is the most important person in your life during this time of year?
34. Do you believe that a visit from three ghosts can change someone’s life forever? Why or why not?
35. Do you buy presents for your friends and family during Christmas season? If so, what kinds of gifts do they usually give each other?
36. Who is Santa Claus?
37. Do you celebrate Christmas in your country? Why or why not?
38. How long has it been since you celebrated Christmas with your family and friends?
39. What is your favorite holiday food/dessert/drink?
40. What do you like about Christmas music? Why do you think it’s so popular around the world during this time of year?
41. What’s the best thing about Christmas?
42. What do you like about Christmas?
43. Why do you like Christmas?
44. Are there any traditions in your family for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? If so, what are they?
45. How did Santa Claus bring presents to people in other countries around the world before airplanes were invented?
46. How do you feel about Christmas?
47. Do you have any traditions that you do every year on December 25th?
48. Do you believe in Santa Claus?
49. What is your favorite part of Christmas?
50. What is your favorite Christmas song?
51. How much does your family spend on gifts each year during the holiday season?
52. Do you have any presents that you’ve been looking forward to getting this year?
53. Why do you celebrate Christmas?
54. Do you decorate your house for Christmas? If so, what kind of decorations do you use?
55. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition?
56. Which gift(s) would you most like to receive this year if money wasn’t an issue?
57. What are some good gifts to get people for Christmas?