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“Santa Claus” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Santa Claus Beliefs

1. How does Santa Claus get to all the houses in the world in one night?
2. Do you believe in Santa Claus? Why or why not?
3. Why do some people think that Santa is real but others don’t agree with them?
4. How did you learn about Santa Claus?
5. How did Santa Claus become Santa Claus?

II. Santa’s Characteristics

6. What does Santa Claus look like?
7. How old is Santa Claus?
8. What color is his house?
9. What does Santa Claus eat for breakfast?
10. Does Santa Claus have any pets?

III. Santa’s Helpers

11. Who makes the toys for Christmas?
12. How many elves does Santa have?
13. What kind of food does Santa like best? What about his elves and reindeer? What foods do they like best?
14. What does Santa bring to children who are good?
15. What does Santa bring to children who are bad?

IV. Santa’s Journey

16. How does Santa Claus get to all the houses in one night?
17. What do you call the reindeer that pull his sleigh?
18. What color are all the reindeer’s noses?
19. Does Santa Claus live at the North Pole?
20. Where does Santa Claus live?

V. Santa’s Family

21. Does Santa Claus have a wife?
22. Who is Santa’s wife?
23. Does Santa Claus have a family?
24. Why does Santa Claus wear red and white clothes during Christmas time?
25. How do you know if someone is Santa Claus?

VI. Santa’s Personality

26. Do you think Santa knows how naughty or nice you’ve been this year? Why or why not?
27. Do you think Santa Claus has a good sense of humor? Why or why not?
28. Why do people think he’s fat?
29. What does his beard look like?
30. Which holiday does Santa like best?

VII. Santa’s Legacy

31. Why did Santa Claus decide to become the gift-bringer for Christmas?
32. What do you want for Christmas?
33. What is Santa’s favorite kind of food?
34. Does Santa Claus really wear red and white?
35. How does Santa Claus feel about children who are naughty and disobedient?

VIII. Santa’s Adventures

36. If you were going to visit Santa Claus in his workshop, what would you say to him when you got there?
37. What do you think Santa does after Christmas?
38. How does Santa Claus prepare for Christmas?
39. What do you think Santa’s workshop looks like?
40. What do you think Santa does with the letters he receives from children?

IX. Santa’s Impact

41. How does Santa Claus bring joy to children?
42. Why do you think people enjoy telling stories about Santa Claus?
43. How does Santa Claus influence Christmas traditions?
44. What are some different names for Santa Claus in other countries?
45. How do you think Santa Claus has changed over the years?

X. Santa’s Popularity

46. Why do you think Santa Claus is so popular around the world?
47. What do you think makes Santa Claus special?
48. How do you think children feel when they see Santa Claus?
49. What do you think Santa Claus represents?
50. How do you think Santa Claus affects people’s Christmas spirit?

XI. Santa’s Songs and Stories

51. What is your favorite song about Santa Claus?
52. Do you like reading stories about Santa Claus? Why or why not?
53. What is your favorite movie that features Santa Claus?
54. How do you think songs about Santa Claus make people feel?
55. Why do you think stories about Santa Claus are important?

XII. Santa’s Traditions

56. What traditions do you have in your family for Christmas?
57. How do you celebrate Christmas in your country?
58. What is your favorite Christmas memory?
59. How do you feel when you give gifts during Christmas?
60. What do you think is the best gift to give someone?
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