American Christmas ( Party)

AMERICAN CHRISTMAS

Teacher: Good evening , dear friends! We are glad to see you here! Today we are going to tell you about a wonderful winter holiday. It is an American Christmas.

Слышен звон колоколов . Затем звучит мелодия песни" Аве Мария".

P (upil) 1. The Americans celebrate Christmas on the 25 th of December. As you know , Christmas is a religious holiday. It is the day on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a happy holiday. Families come together to share their happiness, attend church and exchange gifts.

P2: You are quite right . The Christmas story comes from the Bible. It tells us an interesting story of shepherds who were watching their sheep when an angel appeared to them . He told them that a Saviour had been born in Bethlehem. The shepherds went there to see Jesus. The baby Jesus was born in a stable.

На экран или на классную доску проецируется картинка.

His mother was the Virgin Mary and his father was Joseph.

The Bible tells us how the Wise Men (the Magi) followed a star until it led them to Jesus.

P3: The first Noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in the

fields as they lay.

In fields where they lay keeping their

sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so

deep.

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the East, beyond them far,

And to the Earth it gave great light,

And so it continued both day and

night.

P 2: The Wise Men gave Jesus many gifts. Because of Jesus Christ, the Christians celebrate Christmas.

P4: Cities and towns in the United States sparkle with bright lights and decorations.Churches, homes, schools, shops and streets are decorated with Christmas trees, coloured lights, Santa Claus and his reindeer. Store windows display gifts . The traditional colours for this holiday are red and green.

P5: On Cristmas Eve, the President of the United States turns on the lights of the Christmas tree near the White House and sends his greetings to the nation.

P6: People sing and hear many songs at Christmas. The songs are different: old traditional songs in English, German, Spanish, and modern American songs. They create the special atmosphere of the holiday.

P7: Christmas carols are sung on the radio and in public places during this season. Some of the most famous carols are : " The First Noel" , "Joy to the World", and " Silent Night".

P8: Now we are going to sing the song "Jingle , Bells". John Piepront wrote it in 1857. It is one of the first Christmas songs that American children learn.

P9: Families prepare for this holiday weeks before. Christmas cards are sent to friends and relatives . They make and buy gifts. They wrap gifts with bright paper and ribbons.

P10: Chrismas is wrapping each gift with care,

Bowing your head and saying a prayer.

P11: "How Mach I Love You".

I've done many things for Christmas:

I've tied each present with bow,

But there's one other thing

I wanted to tell you,

How much I love you

But I think , you know.

P12 "I Tie My Love with Ribbons".

In the glow of Christmas candles,

And the stars that shine above,

I bring you season's greetings

With my ribboned gift of love.

In the joyous sound of voices

Singing carols in the snow

I take your hand and tell you

Of my love that seems to grow.

With Christmas years behind us

And Christmas years ahead

I tie my love with ribbons

In the shade of Christmas red.

P13:The Americans choose a tree and decorate it with ornaments and lights. Have a look at our Christmas tree! It's wonderful, isn't it? You can see a lot of toys on it. The lights are different: red, blue, yellow, green. On the top of the Christmas tree you can see an angel. I like the tree. And you?

Дети отвечают: " Yes, of course", "Surely", "We like it","It's nice(beautiful,wonderful)".

P14: The american children hang up stockings near the fire-place to receive gifts from Santa Claus.

P15: "Santa Claus Is Coming".

Santa Claus is coming,

Christmas is near,

Hang all the stockigs,

We can't wait till he's here.

Дети вешают чулочки у камина.

P16: Schools usually have two weeks of vacation, and some families take vacations together.

By the way , do you want to meet a real Santa Claus? Yes? Let's say then:"Santa Claus, you are welcome". All together.

Входит Санта Клаус и раздаёт подарки всем присутствующим .Рождественский вечер продолжается.