{"id":46529,"date":"2014-12-06T00:35:27","date_gmt":"2014-12-06T05:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/?p=46529"},"modified":"2025-02-27T00:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T05:36:26","slug":"esl-christmas-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/educator-english\/esl-christmas-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 ESL Christmas Songs With Fun Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music<\/a> is a great way to get students excited about learning, and holiday music is no exception. Here are a few favorite holiday melodies that will definitely get students into the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

Every song listed below comes with a selection of lyrics, a link to hear the song, a link to the song’s full lyrics and a classroom activity you can use for teaching that particular song.<\/p>\n

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1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas<\/b><\/h2>\n

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We wish you a Merry Christmas;<\/p>\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas;<\/p>\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;<\/p>\n

Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n

Full Lyrics:<\/b> “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” lyrics<\/a><\/p>\n

Song Activity: Make a Holiday Card<\/b>
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This classic song is all about sending good tidings to the ones that you love. Talk to students about the meaning of this wonderful Christmas melody and then help them make a holiday card with the lyrics inside to give to their loved ones.<\/p>\n

All you need is construction paper, glue and maybe a little glitter for some instant fun. The students will have an opportunity to practice their writing skills<\/a> while expressing good wishes and gratitude to those that they love.<\/p>\n

2. Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer<\/p>\n

Has a very shiny nose.<\/p>\n

And if you ever saw it<\/p>\n

You would even say it glows.<\/p>\n

All of the other reindeer<\/p>\n

Used to laugh and call him names.<\/p>\n

They never let poor Rudolph<\/p>\n

Join in any reindeer games.<\/p>\n

Then one foggy Christmas Eve,<\/p>\n

Santa came to say,<\/p>\n

“Rudolph with your nose so bright,<\/p>\n

Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”<\/p>\n

Then all the reindeer loved him,<\/p>\n

And they all shouted out with glee,<\/p>\n

“Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer<\/p>\n

You’ll go down in history!”<\/p>\n

Full Lyrics: <\/b>“Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” lyrics<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Song Activity:\u00a0<\/b>Watch the Movie<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are several different versions of the cheerful story of Rudolf; some are even\u00a0available free online. To turn watching this holiday film into valuable learning time, be sure to pause during the movie to ask comprehension questions. You could also have students write a summary at the end of the film.<\/p>\n

3. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus<\/b>
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I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus<\/p>\n

Underneath the mistletoe last night.<\/p>\n

She didn’t see me creep<\/p>\n

Down the stairs to have a peek.<\/p>\n

She thought I was tucked<\/p>\n

Up in my bedroom fast asleep.<\/p>\n

Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus<\/p>\n

Underneath his beard so snowy white.<\/p>\n

Oh, what a laugh it would have been,<\/p>\n

If Daddy had only seen<\/p>\n

Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night!<\/p>\n

Full<\/b> Lyrics<\/strong>: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” lyrics<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Song Activity: “<\/b>I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” Memory Game<\/b><\/h3>\n

Preparation:<\/b> First, watch this song and prepare questions that the students can later answer. Questions can vary in difficulty, as you feel is appropriate according to your students\u2019 levels of comprehension. Here are a few examples to get started:<\/p>\n