Christmas Programme.
Student 1. Christmas is a religious holiday which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s celebrated annually on the 25th of December by Christians all over the world. The word Christmas is derived from the words “Christ’s Mass”, a special service held in churches on Christmas Day.
“Silent Night”(Recording)
“Christmas Message”
H.Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Student 2. Christmas is almost always the happiest day of the year. Children like to think of it as their own holiday.
“Merry Christmas”
M for the Music, merry and clear;
E for the Eve, the crown of the year;
R for the Romping of bright girls and boys
R for the Reindeer that bring up the toys;
Y for the Yule log softly aglow.
C for the Cold of the sky and the snow;
H for the Hearth where they hang up the hose;
R for the Reel which the old folks propose;
I for the Icicles seen through the pane;
S for the Sleigh bells with tinkling refrain;
T for the tree with gifts all abloom;
M for the Mistletoe hung in the room;
A for the Anthems we all love to hear;
S for St. Nickolas – joy of the year.
Student1. The weeks before Christmas are full of excitement. People rush about shopping for presents, decorating their houses, sending cards and getting ready for the coming holiday. Families bake cakes and cookies, wrap presents and decorate a Christmas tree.
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“Day Before Christmas”
We have been helping with the cake
And licking out the pan,
And wrapping up our packages
As neatly as we can.
And we have hung our stocking up
Beside the open grate,
And now there’s nothing more to do,
Except To Wait!
Student 2.The tradition to decorate a Christmas tree came to Britain from Germany in the 19th century. It appeared first in the royal family, later many other people followed the tradition. At first Christmas trees were decorated with things to eat and candles were used to light the tree. Nowadays we can see Christmas trees decorated with glass shining balls, tinsel and tiny coloured electric lamps.
Christmas Tree.
Lawrence Smith
Star over all Green under frost
Eye of the night Green under snow
Stand on my tree Green under tinsel
Magical sight. Glitter and glow.
Appled with baubles
Silver and gold,
Spangled with fire
Warm over cold.
Song “Oh Christmas tree”
1. Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree,
How we love to see you!
We’ll make some trimmings just for you,
Of red and gold and green and blue.
Oh, Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!
How we love to see you!
2. Oh winter time brings Christmas time
With all the household meetings.
At home the merry children stay
And nothing do but laugh and play.
Oh,Christmas time, most happy time
To you all bring new greetings.
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Student1.The British also decorate their homes with such evergreens as holly and mistletoe. Mistletoe hung up as a Christmas decorations allows to kiss whoever you like underneath it.
Song “ Mistletoe”
Refrain
Mistletoe mistletoe
Mistle mistle mistletoe
Adds to the Christmas cheer,
First you kiss somebody
And wish them a Happy New Year
1.First you kiss your hand,
Kisses are for free,
Turn round to your friend
And put the kiss on their knee.
Refrain.
2.First you kiss your hand,
You’ve got a kiss to spare,
Turn round to your friend
And put the kiss on their hair.
Refrain.
3.First you kiss your hand,
You don’t have to speak – sh,
Turn round to your friend
And put the kiss on their cheek.
Refrain.
Student2.On the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, the British go to the church and sing Christmas carols. There are lots of carols both English and foreign.
They may be traditional or by known composers, or new arrangements of old tunes. Children also go from house to house singing carols in hope to get sweets and a few pence.
Song “We wish you a Merry Christmas”
1. We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
2. We’d all like some figgy pudding, we’d all like some figgy pudding,
We’d all like some figgy pudding, so bring some out here.
Student 1. On Christmas Eve children hang up bright stockings near the fireplace or on their beds. They believe that Father Christmas (in Britain) or Santa Claus (in the USA) comes at night and fills them with toys and sweets.
Student 2. Long before Christmas children write letters to Santa Claus in which they ask him to bring gifts for them and their families.
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“Letters to Santa”
Jacqueline Brown
Dere Farther Crismus pleas cum soon
And bring me a nice big red balloon.
I luv you.Andrew.(age 2)
Dear Santa, I’m writing tosay that I’d like
A jigsaw, some roller-boots and a bike.
And a desk if you can.
From Ann.
Dear father Christmas,
Would you please not present
Me with slippers – knickers?
I’d rather have scent.
I’m not being funny. Love. Mummy.
Memo to FC. Remember – no ties!
Or no whisky for you and no warm mince-pies.
Good luck! Dad.
Just a note to say I’d appreciate some
Tobacco, a new scarf and a bottle of rum.
Grandpa.
Dear Santa Claus, here is a letter
To say one bone would be nice, but two
Would be better.
Don’t think I’m a hog. Fred (the dog).
P.S. Please tell your reindeer
I’m sorry I barked at them last year.
Song “ Dear Santa”
Dear Santa,
for Mother -
Bring her gloves for the cold,
Bring her ear-rings made of gold,
Bring her chocolate, candy, sweets or nuts,
Bring her money, bring her lots.
For Father -
Bring him ties for his suits,
Bring him leather cowboy boots,
Bring him chocolate, candy, sweets or nuts,
Bring him money, bring him lots.
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For me –
Bring me boots for the rain,
Bring me cars for my old train,
Bring me chocolate, candy, sweets or nuts,
Bring me money, bring me lots.
For us all –
Bring us snow, bring us ice,
How white Christmas would be nice!
Bring us health and happiness and love,
Merry Christmas that’s enough!
Love
Tommy Tunnel.
Student 1.Santa Claus or Father Christmas is said to ride from the North through the air in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Children usually leave a carrot near the fireplace for the reindeer. ere is the reindeer. His name is Rudolf. Unfortunately he lost his tail. Can you help him?
Game. Fix the tail to the reindeer with your eyes tied.
Student 2. Christmas is a very special time for everyone. There are many traditions connected with it. Christmas is filled with wonderful things to see, hear, smell and taste. And there is the special warmth that Christmas brings – a mixture of joy, love and peace.
Christmas.
My goodness,my goodness,
It’s Christmas again.
The bells are all ringing.
I do not know when
I’ve been so excited.
The tree is all fixed,
The candles are lighted,
The pudding is mixed.
The wreath’s on the door
And the carols are sung,
The presents are wrapped
And the holly is hung.
The turkey is sitting
All safe in its pan,
And I am behaving
As calm as I can.
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Student 1.On the 26th of December Boxing Day comes. Traditionally the British visit their friends and relatives and give them presents wrapped in bright paper and tied with coloured ribbons, called Christmas Boxes.
Song “On Christmas Day”
Refrain
On Christmas Day hey hey hey hey
We’ll have a tree hee hee hee hee,
And it will snow ho ho ho ho
For you and me hee hee hee hee.(Repeat)
1. What do you want for Christmas? – A car.
What noise will it make? – Brm brm brm.
He wants a car, he wants a car
And it’ll go brm brm brm brm (Repeat)
Refrain
2. What do you want for Christmas?- A trumpet.
What noise will it make? – Toot toot toot
She wants a trumpet, she wants a trumpet
And it’ll go toot toot toot…
He wants a car, he wants a car
And it’ll go brm brm brm…
Refrain
3.What will you all eat on Christmas Eve? – Christmas Pudding.
What noise will you make? – Yum yum yum
We’ll all eat pudding,we’ll all eat pudding
And we’ll go yum yum yum…
She wants a trumpet…
He wants a car….
Refrain
Student 2. Christmas is a time when families like to be together. People often travel a long way to be with their loved ones during the holiday. Traditional Christmas dishes are turkey, mince-pies and certainly pudding. It is still customary to discover silver charms and sixpences in it for good luck.
“White Christmas”
I’m dreaming of white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know.
Where the trees are glistening
And the children listen
To hear sleighbells in snow.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
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Dreams
Take your dreams this Christmas
And decorate the tree
Look up high and once again
The glowing star you’ll see.
Take your dreams and carry them
Into the coming year.
Dreams are made of hope and love
Whenever faith is near
Student 1.After Christmas comes New Year. In Russia Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January. It’s also a happy and colourful holiday. Winter brings much fun with making snowmen, playing snowballs, skiing, skating and sledging. The song “Jingle Bells” is just about it.
Song “Jingle Bells”
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.Hey!
Student 2.I’m sorry to say our programme is over. We hope you had a good time.
Student 1. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Song “Happy New Year”