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Learn English With Christmas Songs

Christmas Tree:

A real (or artificial) pine tree set up decorated with lights and ornaments as a part of Christmas celebrations.

Angel tree toppers are traditionally placed the top of Christmas trees, as part of a Christian tradition, however another common tree topper is a star, which has less religious vinculge.

Example (All want for Christmas is you; by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber): I don’t want a lot for Christmas

There is just one thing I need

And I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas Tree.

Example (It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé): Everywhere you go

There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well.

Example (Santa’s coming for us by Sia): Picking out your Christmas tree, so lovely

The joy this time it brings to you

Sing it to the moon, set it free

You’re the angel on the top of my tree

Sing it to the spirit above.

Stocking:

Without context, a stocking normally refers to a tight-fitted piece of clothing that covers the feet and legs, made of light material, and usually worn by women.

However, a Christmas stocking looks like a large sock, and is traditionally hung on Christmas Eve (the day before Christmas).

Santa Claus fills it with candy and small gifts.

Fireplace:

Structure built into the wail of a house for a fire to burn in.

Fireplaces are common in houses in the United States in regions where it snows in the winter.

Example (All want for Christmas is you; by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber): I don’t need to hang my stocking

There upon the fireplace.

Example (Santa tell me by Ariana Grande): Oh, I wanna have him beside me like oh-oh-oh

On the 25th by the fireplace, oh-oh-oh

Example (Sleigh ride by Hayley Westenra) : At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop… Pop! Pop! Pop!

Santa Claus:

The legendary figure of Christmas originating in Western culture, who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved children at night on Christmas Eve (December 24th), and in the USA, in the early morning hours of Christmas Day (December 25th).

Santa Claus is generally depicted as a jolly (happy), overweight old man wearing red pants and a coat with white fur collar and cuffs, a red hat also with white fure, black leather belt and boots, and carrying a bag full of gifts for children.

The legend of Santa Claus is known to have its origins in Saint Nicholas (or Saint Nick), who is a figure revered by many Christians, and that actually served as inspiration for the creation of the Christmas character Santa Claus, because of his reputation for leaving secret gifts.

Santa, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas are other ways to call Santa Claus.

Also, pay attention to how the T in his name (San t a) is often silent.

[ Sana ]:

This is because in American English when there is an NT in the middle of a word we often only pronounce the N.

Other examples are:

Internet [ Innernet ] and International [ Innernational ].

Christmas day:

The annual holiday celebrating Christ’s birth is held on December 25th in the USA.

Many homes have Christmas trees and other decorations (which we will discuss) in the weeks leading to Christmas Day.

Activities include exchanging presents, singing Christmas songs, having a special lunch or dinner, and going to parties.

It’s a time that is especially remembered by children, who are told to receive presents from Santa Claus (normally given by their family).

Did you know that Christmas can also be see written as “ Xmas “?

Example (All I want for Christmas is you; by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber):

Santa Claus won’t make happy with a toy on Christmas Day.

Example (The Christmas song by Nat King Cole):

They know that Santa is on his way.

Example (Santa Claus is coming to Town by Jackson 5): Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Snow:

Because the USA is in the Northern Hemisphere, and most parts of it are cold in December, snow and cold weather are very strong symbols of Christmas.

So much so that many Americans do not feel like it is Christmas if the ground is not white, covered in snow, as we hear in songs like White Christmas.

In winter, it is also common to use the expression “ Let it Snow, “ referring to an indifferent or even positive attitude towards snowy weather.

For example, in my state, Colorado, we say it a lot because many of us ski and more snow means better conditions for the sport.

Example (All want for Christmas is you; by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber): I won’t ask for much this Christmas

I won’t even wish for snow.

Example (Santa tell me by Ariana Grande): Let it Snow, It’s blasting now…

Example (White Christmas by Lady Gaga): I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.

Mistletoe:

A plant that grows on the branches of some trees.

Mistletoe is used in the United States as a Christmas decoration.

There is a tradition that if two people are standing together under mistletoe, they have to kiss each other (do you will hear this in romantic Christmas songs, movies, etc.)

Example (All want for Christmas is you; by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber): I’m just going to keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe.

Example (Santa tell me by Ariana Grande): I’m avoiding every mistletoe until I know it’s true love that he thinks of.

Example (What Christmas means to me by Stevie Wonder): Lots of mistletoe

Lots of snow and ice

Everywhere we go.

Santa’s list:

Santa Claus is said to have a Naughty or Nice list with the names of all the children in the world.

This tells him whether each child was naughty, that is, behaved badly, or nice, behaved well.

Nice children receive presents,  while Naughty children receive a lump of coal in their stocking.

Example (Santa Claus is coming to town by Jackson 5):

He’s making a list

He’s checking it twice

He’s going to find out

Who’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town.

Merry:

Quality that defines something that is cheerful and full of great, festival joy.

It’s commonly associated with Christmas for the expression used for wishing people a “ Merry Christmas. “

In the United Kingdom, you might also hear people say “ Happy Christmas .”

Example (White Christmas by Lady Gaga): May your days be so very Merry and bright.

Example (The Christmas song by Nat King Cole): Merry Christmas to you.

Make a List:

It’s normal for children to write a wish list containing all the presents they’d like to get for Christmas.

The give this list to their parents, who send it to the North Pole for Santa Claus.

Christmas cards and letters:

Letters sent to relatives and friends around Christmas, typically included with a Christmas cards, in which the writer wishes the recipient a Merry Christmas and shares some personal details about the year’s events for themselves and/or their family.

It is common to have a special Christmas picture taken with the family to put on this card.

Children might also send a letter to the North Pole with their Christmas List for Santa.

Example (All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber): I won’t make a list and send it

To the North Pole for Saint Nick.

Example ( White Christmas by Lady Gaga ) : with every Christmas cards I write.

Example ( Santa’s coming for us by Sia ) : Send your letters off to Santa, baby

Tell him all your secret wishes too.

North Pole:

The North most point on the planet Earth.

It is said that Santa Claus lives at the north Pole.

Reindeer:

A type of deer with large antlers (horns) that live  northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

In the legend of Santa Claus, his sleigh is pulled by eight flying reindeer.

Example ( All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber ) : 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.

Example ( The Christmas song by Nat King Cole ) : To see if reindeer really know how to fly.

Example ( Santa’s coming for us by Sia ) : Sing it to the deer in the sky

Sing it as they jingle, jingle, jingle tonight.

Sleigh/Sleigh Ride:

Vehicle for travelling over snow, normally pulled by animals.

A popular activity in the winter is to take a Sleigh Ride, in which horses pull you on a scenic path.

Example ( The Christmas song by Nat King Cole ) : They know that Santa is on his way

He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.

Example ( Sleigh ride by Miley Cirus): Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you.

Example ( White Christmas by Lady Gaga ) : Because Santa’s on his sleigh and he’s on his way.

Yuletide:

Old term for Christmas time- that is, the period of several days around and including Christmas Day.

This is not common in spoken English, but many Christmas songs and movies use the term.

Christmas carols:

Traditional songs with lyrics on the theme of Christmas.

They’re normally sung acapella-only voices, without the accompaniment of any musical instrument.

Traditionally choirs will go house to house and sing carols for their neighbors, as a way to spread Christmas cheer.

Example (The Christmas song by Nat King Cole): Yuletide carols being sung by a choir.

Example (It’s Beginning to look at lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé): Soon the bells will start

And the thing that will make ‘em ring is the carol that you Sing

Right within your heart.

Example (What Christmas means to me by Stevie Wonder): Choir singing carols

Right outside my door.

Christmas cheer:

Refers to the joyful and generous attitude most people have at Christmas time.

Toys and goodies:

Toys and goodies refer to the presents and candy given by Santa Claus to the “Nice” children.

Example (Santa’s coming for us by Sia): …Hot chocolate fills the air and Christmas cheer does too.

Example (It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé): Toys at every store.

Example (The Christmas song by Nat King Cole): They know that Santa’s on his way

He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.

Jingle:

A light, ringing sound, such as that made by metal objects being shook together, such as this one, made by little bells.

Jingle bells:

Bells are one of the symbols of Christmas.

Jingle Bells refer to the name of one of the most popular Christmas songs, which has the famous lines in its lyrics that say…

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh.

Christmas Spirit:

The general feeling at Christmas time, characterized by values of generosity, charity, kindness, and joy.

We often say ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly.

Which means that it is the time of year to be in good spirits (happy).

Example ( Santa’s coming for us by Sia ) : Sing it to the spirit above

Sing your heart out with all of your love.

Example ( Deck the Halls by Pentatonix): ‘Tis the season to be jolly

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Glisten:

To give off a sparkling or clean reflection, commonly seen on moist or polished surfaces.

Many Christmas songs use this adjective, as it is descriptive of the reflection given by snow.

Example ( It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé ) : Take a look at the 5 and 10

It’s glistening once again.

Example ( White Christmas by Lady Gaga ) : Where the treetops glisten and children listen.

Snowman:

Figure of a “person” made with packed snow.

It’s normally made by children, who use carrots and coal (charcoal) to add features to the snowman’s face.

Charcoal (Coal):

Material used as fuel for fire (for example, in fireplaces).

Example ( White Christmas by Lady Gaga ) : I’m dreaming of a white snowman

With a carrot nose and charcoal eyes.

Holly:

Plant with small, dark green leaves and red berries, used decoratively during Christmastime.

Example ( It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé ) : But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.

Example ( What Christmas means to me by Stevie Wonder ) : Let’s deck the halls with holly

Sing sweet “Silent Night”.

Example ( Deck the Halls by Pentatonix ) : Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

What food/sweets do we eat at Christmas?

Chestnuts:

A type of nut, commonly found in North America.

They are typically roasted and eaten in the fall and winter, and give off a distinct smell.

Example ( The Christmas song by Nat King Cole ) : Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

Example ( Sleigh ride by Hayley Westenra ) : At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop… Pop! Pop! Pop!

Turkey:

Meat from the animal “turkey”.

It’s traditionally had both on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Example ( The Christmas song by Nat King Cole ) : Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe

Help to make the season bright.

Pumpkin pie:

Dessert pie made with spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling.

Example ( Sleigh ride by Hayley Westenra ) : There’s a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy

When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie.

Candy cane:

Suger candy in the shape of a cane.

These are often decoratively hung, for example, from the Christmas Tree.

Example ( It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Michael Bublé ) : Take a look at the 5 and 10

It’s glistening once again

With candy canes and silver lanes that glow.

Example ( Candy cane lane by Sia ) : Take a trip down the candy cane Lane with me.