The Japanese school I teach at had an American-style holiday program right before Christmas. All the classes performed a Christmas song and showed off some of their English phrases. I have two classes; one performed The Twelve Days of Christmas and the other Jingle Bell Rock. My kids, some of them shown above, also spoke about why they love Christmas (based on the 5 senses we have been studying)...i.e. I love Christmas because I smell cookies baking, hear bells ringing, etc. They did an outstanding job.
Every class was adorable. The little ones sang I'm a Little Snowman (to the tune of I'm a Little Teapot), a class of rascally boys sang O Christmas Tree, and a class of sweet girls performed a Hawaiian Christmas dance in hula skirts.
My favorite part, though, was a class who read Letters to Santa. Ninety-nine percent of them wanted a DS game or a bicycle. One little 7-year-old girl got up and boldly read,
Dear Santa,
My name is Maiko. I have been good. I want a diamond necklace for Christmas.
Love Maiko
Maiko's dad set down his Nikon for a moment and buried his head in his hands. Some things are truly cross-cultural.
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That is very, very funny.
(And I never thanked you for the lovely email you sent-- I enjoyed it, and I enjoy your posts.)
Thanks, Mrs. M! I enjoy reading your comments! Hope you are having a happy New Year.
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