CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE

WHAT’S NEW? Hi everyone!

This is the first edition of our

magazine.

Christmas is getting closer…

In this edition there are many topics,

many ideas for Christmas.

Ok, enjoy your reading!

(L.Ciotola)

ENTERTAINMENT

XMAS PLAYLIST

Happy Xmas war is over

John Lennon (1971)

Jingle bell rock

Jim Boothe (1957)

Feliz Navidad

Jose Feliciano (1970)

All I want for Christmas is you

Mariah Carey (1994)

Christmas Tree

Johnny Marks (1958)

Tu scendi dalle stelle

Alfonso Maria de Liguori (1754)

Sarà Natale se

Francesco Trotta (2007)

Santa Claus is coming to town

Michel Bublè (2011)

(M. Meazzi)

CHRISTMAS FILMs Klaus is a new film on Netflix from the 27th of

November 2019, or maybe before!

PLOT When Jesper (Jason

Schwartzman) distinguishes

himself as the postal

academy's worst student, he

is stationed on a frozen island

above the Arctic Circle.

Jesper is about to give up when he finds an

ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones),

and discovers Klaus (Oscar® winner J.K.

Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives

alone in a cabin full of handmade toys.

These unlikely friendships return laughter to

Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of

generous neighbors, magical lore and

stockings hung by the chimney with care.

An animated Christmas comedy.

other Christmas films are :

.the Christmas chronicles carol

.a Christmas

.the Grinch

.elf If you are brave you can watch a horror

Christmas film. The title is Black Christmas.

During the Christmas holidays a mysterious

person with a knife keeps following a group of

girls. It seems he wants to kill them…

This movie is mysterious and full of

suspense.

(G. Bastoni)

SPORT

SKI EQUIPMENT

CLOTHES

JACKET – PAINTS- SOCKS- HOODIE- WIND-

THERMAL JERSEY- SKI BOOTS- SUITS NECK-

GAITER VESTS

PROTECTIONS

HELMETS BODY- PROTECTIONS- SPARE PARTS-

BACK PRETECTOR- CORSAGE- HAND GUARDS-

SHIN GUARD

FUNDAMENTAL FOR Skiing: rackets and ski!

(E. Contini)

FOOTBALL No time to stop: Christmas does not fear the

cold! Football matches do not stop!

Even during Christmas holidays, there are a

lot of matches:

PREMIER LEAGUE

TOTTENAHAM-BRITGHTON

ARSENAL-BOURNEMOUTH

CHELSEA-SOUTHAMPTON

LEICESTER-LIVERPOOL

WOLVERHANTOM-MANCHESTER CITY

BUNDESLIGA

HOFFENHEIM-DORTUMUND

BAYER MONACO-WOLSBURG

SERIA A

ATALANTA-MILAN

INTER-GENOA

SASSUOLO NAPOLI

LIGA SPAGNOLA

BARCELLONA-ALAVES

REAL MADRID-ATLETICO BILBAO

And remember, you can watch these matches

on SKY and DAZN.

(P. Curti, L. Omini)

HOLIDAYS

MUST-SEE CHRISTMAS PLACES

IN THE WORLD

1 SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, LAPPONIA

2 AUSTRALIA CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH

3 CHRISTMAS IN THE MALDIVES AMONG

FISH

4 CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN ALSAZIA

(FRANCE). THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONE IS IN

COLMAR

5 IN ITALY YOU CAN GO SKIING AT….

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, CORTINA, ORTISEI,

SANTA CATERINA VAL FURVA.

SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, LAPPONIA:

Santa Claus Village

is situated 8 km

north of Rovaniemi

towards Ivalo

along highway 4.

You can also easily

reach the Arctic Circle by local bus number 8.

Santa Claus Office, located at the heart of the

Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in Finland, has

been open every single day of the year since

1992. Here you will catch a glimpse of Santa’s

secrets.

You can stay in different accomodations, like

glass resorts, glass igloos, Apukka resort, Artic

TreeHouse Hotel.

You can also do many activities: at Artic circle

husky Park you can do husky sleigh ride, Artic

circle snowmobile park, and many more!

Underneath the Arctic Circle, deep inside the

ground, it is Christmas all year round! We truly

recommend you to spend an unforgettable day in

SantaPark.

CHRISTMAS IN THE MALDIVES AMONG

FISH:

All villas here have been built to harmoniously

blend with the local environment, with carefully

studied landscaping and perfectly crafted

materials such as bamboo, natural stones and

Langhi Langhi leaves.

Among the many activities you can do, we highly

recommend to try snorkeling and hiking, for an

adventurous Christmas time!

(A. Zanaboni)

CURIOSITIES

The statue of liberty can

be considered the

greatest Christmas gift

ever done! In fact, the

French gave it to the

American the 25th of

December as sign of

friendship.

In Czech Republic it’s a Christmas tradition

for unmarried woman to position themselves

in front of the house door turning their back

and throw a shoe backwards. If it falls with

the tip of the shoe facing the door, it means

they will find the love by the end of year.

In Serbia there is the strange tradition of

opening presents two Sundays before Xmas.

What makes this tradition unique is that the

kids are used to kidnap themselves tying up

their feet and then ask for a ransom which is

usually paid with presents.

In Norway the tradition wants the 24th

December all the cleaning objects are hidden

in home, because it is thought that during the

night some bad witches come to steal all the

brooms.

In Spain the nativity is a tradition, but in

Catalogna among the shepherds there is the

“Caganer” that is a shepherd with his pants

down… it is thought that it brings luck.

In southern Africa a typical dish is fried

insects!

Only the 1% of Chinese celebrates

Christmas, even if most of the decorations

are made in China.

(M. Furlan)

TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS

MAKE-UP I don’t suggest a heavy make-up for

the Christmas dinner but to go out with

friends it is ideal a red lipstick like fire,

a gold eye shadow with a shape of red,

a bit of pink blush and black eyeliner.

For your nails, a gold or a red and

white nail polish; the

decorations are a

lot but the nicest

one is a reindeer,

Rudolf, who peeks

out of the hem of the nail.

CLOTHES As a dress, l suggest a red, blue or

little black dress to match with black or

red heel shoes.

TABLE DECORATIONS The less expensive table decoration is

a white table cloth, white dishes and

red napkin bent like a flame. To do it

fold the corner on its opposite one to

do a triangle; then roll the lower

corners until they connect. Lastly, fix it

in place with a nice Christmas pin. (E. Ferrari)

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Christmas traditions vary from country to

country.

Christmas celebrations for many nations

include the installing and lighting of Christmas

trees, the hanging of

Advent wreaths,

Christmas stockings,

candy canes, setting

out cookies and milk,

and the creation of

Nativity scenes

depicting the birth of

Jesus Christ. Christmas

carols may be sung and stories told about

such figures as the Baby Jesus, St Nicholas,

Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Christkind or

Grandfather Frost.

The sending and exchange of Christmas card

greetings, observance of fasting and special

religious observances such as a midnight

Mass or Vespers on Christmas Eve, the

burning of a Yule log, and the giving and

receiving of presents.

In Spain

Christmas and St Stephen's Day are officially

recognized holidays in Spain.

As a dessert, there is quite a spread of

delicacies, among them are turron, a dessert

made of honey, egg and almonds that is

Arabic in origin.

Special dishes and desserts include Mariscos

y Pescado (shellfish and fish), marzipan,

Pavo Trufado de Navidad (turkey

with truffles), and polvorones (shortbread

made of almonds, flour and sugar).

Children usually receive one or two presents

on Christmas Day (December 25th), brought

by "Papá Noel" (Father Noel).

In India

Being a British colony until 1947, many British

traditions stayed on in India.

Christmas is a state holiday in India,

although Christianity in India is a minority with

only 2.3% of the population.

Many Christian houses in India decorate

Christmas cribs. In many of the schools that

are run by the Christian missionaries, the

children actively participate in Christmas

programs. Also in many non-religious

schools, there is tradition of Christmas

celebration.

(F. Dubbini)

FOOD

1. Turkey This one is probably one of the most

popular dishes at Christmas, because

it is usually the main course. People

often buy a frozen turkey, thaw it,

and then roast it in the oven for a

couple of hours before adding

garnishes, sauces…and then it’s ready

to carve and serve!

2. Roast

Potatoes

There is

nothing like a

scoop of

properly roasted potatoes! These are often

cut into small squares, and put into the oven

with goose fat or olive oil, along with herbs

such as parsley and thyme, and salt and

pepper. Once the edges are browned, the

potatoes are good to go!

3. Christmas pudding Christmas pudding is a dessert that is made from dried fruit and is normally served with brandy butter. It is also tradition to soak the cake with brandy and set it alight before serving. A Christmas pudding made with figs is referred to as “figgy pudding.” Christmas pudding is the most traditional dessert!.

4. Mince Pies

Mince pies are tiny

pies that are filled

with fruits such as

raisins, cranberries,

and sultanas, as well as chopped nuts

and spices such as cinnamon, sugar, and

nutmeg. Once they are baked, they are

dusted with a little icing sugar and

ready to eat – perfect as nice finish to a

delicious Christmas dinner!

(S. Bassi, C. Bussatori)

WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY

CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW

YEAR!!!

2^A students