NEW YEAR'S EVE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Today is 31st December. It's NEW YEAR'S EVE !!!
Many countries celebrate New Year on 1st January in different ways. Celebrations start on the New Year's Eve on December 31st. Hotels, restaurants, clubs and pubs organize New Year Eve parties. People sing, dance and have fun. 

And just when the clock strikes midnight ( 12 o'clock ) everyone join hands and sing a traditional old song "Auld Lang Syne". It's a poem written by Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, in 1788 and it is very popular in English- speaking countries.

People sing this song to celebrate the start of the New Year, but also in emotional moments, at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. 

 Here you have a version with English and Spanish subtitles, so that you can understand the lyrics.

Here you can listen and read two different subtitled versions adapted to today's English. Which one do you like best?

People kiss, drink champagne and say " Happy New Year". With loved ones and friends at a distance people exchange greetings through SMSs, Whatsapps and phone calls. 

And YOU? What do you do on New Year's Eve? 

Write a comment and tell me !!! 

SONG: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

This is a romantic song by Mariah Carey. Here you can watch 2 different versions. Choose the video you like best and sing along!

Mariah Carey duet with Justin Bieber at a department store. 2011

I don't want a lot for Christmas 
There is just one thing I need 
I don't care about the presents 
Underneath the Christmas tree 
I don't need to hang my stocking 
There upon the fireplace 
Santa Claus won't make me happy 
With a toy on Christmas day 
I just want you for my own 
More than you could ever know 
Make my wish come true 
All I want for Christmas is you
baby

Oh I won't ask for much this Christmas 
I won't even wish for snow 
I'm just gonna keep on waiting 
Underneath the mistletoe 
I won't make a list and send it 
To the North Pole for Saint Nick 
I won't even stay awake to 
Hear those magic reindeer click 
'Cause I just want you here tonight 
Holding on to me so tight 
What more can I do 
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
baby 

All the lights are shining 
So brightly everywhere 
And the sound of children's 
Laughter fills the air 
And everyone is singing 
I hear those sleigh bells ringing 
Santa won't you bring me the one I
really need 
Won't you please bring my baby to me

I don't want a lot for Christmas 
This is all I'm asking for 
I just want to see my baby 
Standing right outside my door 
Oh I just want you for my own 
More than you could ever know 
Make my wish come true 
Baby all I want for Christmas... is you



With subtitles, so that you can sing along!

MAKE A CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Do you like Christmas crackers?  They are not difficult to make. Watch the video and make crackers for your family and you. 

WE'RE KIDS IN BRITAIN: CHRISTMAS

THE SPORTS CHANT ( BS 4 UNIT 1)

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The share in this blog has no commercial, but educational purposes.

Write a comment and tell me about the sports you like or you don't like. Can you invent a new verse for the song?

CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY 1

Two games to listen, repeat and match. 

VIDEO: IT'S CHRISTMAS

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The share in this blog has no commercial, but educational purposes.

Jessica: It’s Christmas Eve! This is my advent calendar.
Ben: Look at the Christmas tree, Jessica!
Jessica: Ben!
Mum: Here are your Christmas stockings!
Jessica: Thanks Mum!
Dad: Do you like mince pies?
Ben: Yes. Thank you.
Ben: It’s Christmas Day!
Jessica: Look at our presents!
Mum and Dad: Happy Christmas!
Jessica and Ben: Happy Christmas!
Jessica: Oh, thanks Mum and Dad! I’ve got a CD!
Ben: I’ve got a football! Thank you!
Jessica: This is our Christmas dinner. We have roast turkey. I love turkey!
Everyone: Happy Christmas!

Write a comment and answer the questions.
Win 1 extra point per correct sentence.

1 Jessica opens her advent calendar. What day is it?

•  It’s Easter.
•  It’s Christmas Eve.
•  It’s Christmas Day.

2 What does Mum give them on Christmas Eve?

• stockings
• decorations
• presents

3 The next day they open presents. What’s Ben’s present?

• It’s a CD.
• It’s a stocking.
• It’s a football.

4 The next day they open presents. What’s Jessica’s present?

• It’s a CD.
• It’s a stocking.
• It’s a football.

5 Where are the presents?

• They are next to the Christmas tree.
• They are under the Christmas tree.
• They are on the Christmas tree.

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SONG: HOW DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL? By ADRIAN C.

ADVENT CALENDAR

An Advent Calendar is a calendar where you can find a surprise for every day from December 1st to December 24th. Click on the Christmas tree and you'll find out different facts about Christmas in England. But don't try to cheat! You cannot click on the dates which have not arrived yet. Be patient!