English Language FAQ: Why do we call today Boxing Day?

English Language FAQ: Why do we call today Boxing Day?: There is no agreement about this but it is not a) because the British liked a good boxing match to work of their Christmas dinners  b) it ...

Merry Christmas to efl.useful.links Readers!

Merry Christmas!

GIFT GIVING TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD - INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC

GIFT GIVING TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD - INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC from visual.ly

This interactive gift giving map, brought to you by Cloud 9 Living, is meant for world travelers, study abroad students, those living in or visiting a foreign country; and anyone with curiosity about cultures, traditions and etiquette standards around the world.

The map specifically covers gift giving traditions in China, India, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Italy, Sweden, Bolivia, Tibet, Morocco, Russia, Samoa, Israel and the English Commonwealth. With holidays ranging from Diwali to Christmas, and traditions from gifting yogurt to pulling on earlobes; everyone will learn something new.

27 Days of European Christmas Customs

27 Days of European Christmas Customs from Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London is a good way to "travel" Europe in December and read how people in different countries celebrate Christmas. Each date opens the window with a short story and a link to more information, video or audio file.

Christmas Fun and Activities

We can have Christmas fun all year around and still there will be much great activities left!
Here are some ideas from various places:
technology rocks. seriously.: Sweet Gingerbread Fun!: Gingerbread Apps: The Talking Gingerbread App  is a free app that lets you interact with the gingerbread man by having him dance  ...

Much on British Council and ESOL Courses.

Christmas is Coming! from various resources

10 Resources for Christmas Activities! from Teaching News

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas Fun! from technology rocks. seriously