Christmas - ESL Conversation Questions [PDF] - Speak English by Yourself

Whether you have been learning English as an additional language or you are an English teacher, practicing or teaching speaking skills can be a challenge. That is why we created this list of ESL conversation questions about Christmas. Use this list to master (or help your students master) talking about it right now.

Christmas – ESL Conversation Questions

Do you like Christmas?
How did you celebrate last Christmas?
How will you celebrate Christmas this year?
Does your family celebrate Christmas together?
What was your most special Christmas ever? How did you celebrate it?
What would be your perfect Christmas?
Have you ever spent Christmas time abroad? If so, how was it?
How do people usually celebrate Christmas in your country?
Do you know different cultures which celebrate Christmas differently? If so, how do they celebrate it?
Do you know the history of Christmas celebrations?
Do you believe in Santa Claus? Did you believe in Santa Claus when you were a child?
Have you ever written Santa Claus a letter? If so, what did you write in it?
What was the most special Christmas present you have ever gotten?
Do you think people change their behavior during Christmas time? If so, how?
Are there religions that do not celebrate Christmas? Which ones?
Does your family set up a Christmas tree at home?
How do you decorate your house for Christmas?
What songs come to your mind when you think of Christmas?
Does your school have special arrangements for Christmas?
Does your workplace have special arrangements for Christmas?
Will you buy Christmas presents for family and friends this year?
What was the most expensive Christmas present you have ever given to someone? What was it? Who was it for?
Do you usually write Christmas cards?
Do you receive a lot of Christmas cards?
When you think about Christmas, what type of weather comes to your mind? Why?
What is the weather like in your country during Christmas time?
What movies about Christmas have you watched recently?
What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Do you celebrate Christmas the same way you celebrate New Year’s Day? Why (not)?
What does your family usually eat at Christmas?
What does your family usually drink at Christmas?
What does your family usually do at Christmas?
Do you always buy new clothes to wear at Christmas?
What is your favorite Christmas carol?
Does your family keep everyone’s presents under your Christmas tree before you open them?
Have you ever celebrated Christmas away from your family? If so, how was it?
What does Christmas time mean to you?
How do you think Christmas has been influenced by capitalism through the years?