WINTER SOLSTICE, culture, listening and speaking

BEFORE YOU WATCH:

-Why and where is Christmas celebrated?

-Why do you think cities and shops display Christmas decoration earlier and earlier every year?

-What is winter solstice? Is there a connection with Christmas?


Winter solstice facts


AFTER YOU WATCH:


-When does winter solstice happen?

-What does  the sun actually do?

-Why do some people think the Church chose this period to celebrate Christmas?

-Where is winter solstice celebrated?

-What does the word "solstice" mean?

-What other names are there to refer to this moment of the year?

-What activities take place during this festival?

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