English for Beginner Learners (A2) – The History of Christmas

In this A2-level lesson, students learn about the basic history of Christmas in clear, simple English. The lesson introduces how Christmas began, why people celebrate it, and how some traditions started. Students read an easy text about winter festivals, early Christian celebrations, and popular customs such as gift-giving, trees, and family gatherings.

The lesson also helps learners practice Simple Past verbs to talk about events in history. Students build useful vocabulary for holidays and traditions and learn how to understand short historical descriptions. Activities include a warm-up, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar practice, and a final reflection to help learners use English more confidently.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand a simple explanation of how Christmas started

• Use basic past tense verbs to talk about history

• Recognize key Christmas vocabulary

• Talk about their own holiday experiences in English