Christmas traditions are different in the USA than they are in Germany, due to the many cultures that have settled in the USA.

Content:

• A short history of Santa Claus
• Poem: “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” by Clement C. Moore (shortened from the original “Twas The Night Before Christmas”)
  • 2 questions and model answers
  • poem in full length (it is traditionally recited in most American households on Christmas Eve)
• Criss-Cross Puzzle with important vocabulary of the poem by Clement C. Moore
• Texas Version of poem (fun version) plus task
• Quiz: What do you know about American Christmas traditions? Plus answers.
• Christmas carol: Silent Night
• Fill in the blanks: Boxing Day, plus solutions
• Christmas in a box: Build a box and make a classmate a compliment
• Translation: Christmas traditions in the USA, plus solution.