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Daily News Lesson Collection: Christmas
The Christmas season is here again!
To help you get into the spirit, we've collected 10 Daily News lessons with a holiday theme. These lessons focus on shopping, food and drink, year-end greetings and more.
Take a look at the summaries below; we think you'll find something interesting!
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10 Daily News Lessons About Christmas
Christmas Food Enjoyed Around the World
Level 6: Intermediate
If you celebrate Christmas, what kinds of food does the season bring to your mind?
Regardless of its origins, people of various backgrounds celebrate Christmas with food and drinks that are unique to their countries, tastes and traditions.
Americans Plan to Spend $1000 on Christmas Gifts
Level 5: Intermediate
Starting from Black Friday, shopping centers and online stores start seeing big increases in the number of shoppers.
But because of changes in the world economy, the amount of money people will spend on Christmas gifts this year may not be the same as in previous years.
Are Real Christmas Trees Better for the Environment?
Level 7: Advanced
During the Christmas season, many people like to decorate their homes with colorful lights outside and a tree indoors. But there's more than one kind of tree, and each type has unique advantages and disadvantages.
Christmas Comfort: How to Make Mulled Wine
Level 7: Advanced
While people enjoy alcoholic drinks all year long, some drinks only make appearances during specific times of the year. One great example is mulled wine, which is perfect for the Christmas season, when temperatures outside get cold.
Iceland’s Book-Loving Christmas Eve Tradition
Level 7: Advanced
Christmas traditions can be quite different from culture to culture. One very unique version can be found in Iceland, and it links back to the country's history during World War II.
New AI Shopping Tools Rolled Out for Christmas
Level 8: Advanced
AI technology is having a big effect on the ways people work, learn and create. And now, the ways we shop may also be revolutionized.
This year, several major retailers and tech companies are giving shoppers tools to research items, find deals and make purchases.
Comedy or Action: Which Christmas Film Is Right for You?
Level 6: Intermediate
If you think of a "Christmas movie," you probably imagine an animated family film or a drama.
However, you can find holiday movies in other genres too. Here's a look at some that are packed with action or packed with jokes.
House from Home Alone Is on Airbnb for Just One Night
Level 6: Intermediate
In the 1990 film Home Alone, a young boy defends his family's large house from burglars during the Christmas season. Each room became a setting for creative (and funny) traps.
Back in 2021, travelers and movie fans had the chance to stay in the famous house and see it with their own eyes.
Most Britons Happy to Get Pre-Owned Christmas Gifts
Level 5: Intermediate
The rising prices of goods and services is making it harder for many people to do simple things like buy groceries and even pay rent. Perhaps that's why people in the UK wouldn't mind if they received a used item as a Christmas gift.
However, according to this lesson, money savings are only one part of the appeal of these kinds of gifts.
Holiday Seasons Brings Stress to Many Americans
Level 6: Intermediate
Christmas and other year-end celebrations are thought to be a time of joy and happiness, but that's not always how it is in reality.
For lots of people, the holiday season brings the opposite feelings and emotions. But why? And what can be done about it?
December Greetings to Use This Holiday Season
Level 6: Intermediate
Although Christmas is famous around the world, not everyone celebrates it.
So if you'd like to spread holiday cheer to loved ones, colleagues or even strangers, it's helpful to know alternatives to "merry Christmas." This lesson introduces several greetings you can use instead.
Wrap-up
What's your favorite thing about Christmas — the food, the shopping, the time spent with family, or something else? If you don't celebrate Christmas, is there another year-end holiday you look forward to?
We hope you've enjoyed this brief look at some of the materials available from Daily News. Book a lesson on Engoo and study them with a tutor!
