1、Merry Christmas,Christmas traditions Listening practice Watch and discuss,Warm up,Choose a key word about Christmas and give an introduction:,Jesus Christ Santa Claus Christmas tree Christmas eve Christmas present,The Origin of Christmas,Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who is said to
2、 be born on December 25 sunrise. According to the Bible, the saint from the east presents gift to baby Jesus, which later becomes the tradition of Christmas gift.,Santa Claus Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas or simply “Santa”, is described as driving with a sleigh pulled by reindeer and b
3、ringing gifts to “good” kids through a chimney. Children will hang stockings by the bed and leave cookies and hot milk for Santa who have traveled long way.,On Christmas Eve, the whole family would gather under the tree and have holiday meal together. A grand Christmas meal includes turkey or goose
4、as the main dish, a good bottle of wine is also essential.,Christmas Dinner,The Christmas tree appears earliest in ancient Rome in the 8th century. Every year people spend great energy decorating their trees with ornaments, bells, lights and ribbons, trying to bring the best holiday mood.,Christmas
5、Tree,Christmas in literature,Do you know any books or movies themed with Christmas?A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The gift of Magi by OHenry,Christmas-themed movies,Listening Practice,Listen to the Queens 2013 Christmas Speech and answer:Whats the main idea of her speech? What did the Queen em
6、phasize in her speech?For the second time, take out your paper and do a short dictation.,It was a happy_, bringing together four generations. In the year ahead, I hope you will have time to_ for moments of quiet reflection. As the man in the plaster cast discovered, the results can sometimes be surp
7、rising. For Christians, as for all people of _, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to _ ourselves in Gods love, as we _ daily to become better people. The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its _.,occasion,pause,renew,strive,reach,faith,On the fi
8、rst Christmas, in the fields above Bethlehem, as they sat in the cold of night watching their resting sheep, the local shepherds must have had no _ of time for reflection. Suddenly all this was to change. These _ shepherds were the first to hear and _ the wondrous news of the birth of Christ - the f
9、irst noel - the joy of which we _ today. I wish you all a very happy Christmas.,shortage,humble,ponder,celebrate,Holiday Greetings,Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Warm greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year! A Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May Christmas and the New
10、Year be filled with happiness for you.,Hanukkah (光明节）,Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Holy Temple. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of the Hebrew calendar, which may occur from late November to late Decembe
11、r in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched menorah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night.,Hanukkah Candlelarum,Watch and Discuss,Watch a clip from The Big Bang Th
12、eory about Christmas and retell the story. Your retell should include: 1. who has become Leonards new friend? 2. Why doesnt Sheldon like giving gifts?,(make up groups of three and play the dialogue between Sheldon, Penny and Leonard) -Leonard: Merry Christmas. -Penny: Hows your leg? -Leonard: Very g
13、ood, thanks for asking. Come on in. -Sheldon: Ah, good, Penny, youre here to exchange gifts. Youll be pleased to know Im prepared for whatever you have to offer. -Penny: Okay, here. -Sheldon: I should note Im having, some digestive distress, so if I excuse myself abruptly dont be alarmed. Oh, a napk
14、in. -Penny: Turn it over. -Sheldon: “To Sheldon, live long and prosper. Leonard Nimoy.“ -Penny: Yeah, he came into the restaurant. Sorry the napkin is dirty. He wiped his mouth with it. -Sheldon: I possess the DNA of Leonard Nimoy?! -Penny: Yeah, yeah. I guess, But look, he signed it. -Sheldon: Do y
15、ou realize what this means?! All I need is a healthy ovum and I can grow my own Leonard Nimoy! -Penny: Okay, all Im giving you is the napkin, Sheldon.,Role-play,-Sheldon: Be right back. -Penny: Here. Open it. -Leonard: Oh, a gift certificate for motorcycle lessons. Very thoughtful. -Penny: Yeah, and
16、 I checked. Not, letting the bike fall on you while standing still is lesson one. -Leonard: Oh, then I think youll appreciate what I got you. -Penny: 101 Totally Cool Science Experiments for Kids. -Leonard: You know, cause youre so into science. -Penny: Sheldon! What did you do?! -Sheldon: I know! Its not enough, is it? Here. -Penny: Leonard, look! Sheldons hugging me. -Leonard: Its a Saturnalia miracle.,
