The evening kicked off with an introduction to the British custom of Christmas crackers and everyone got a chance to pull one and put on their hat and enjoy an English joke (although some explanation was needed sometimes!).
Next the guests enjoyed a snack while being serenaded by the niko group. As always, Hiroko provided a wonderful meal, this time of an assortment of cakes. Her famous stollen was of course delicious. The sign language group taught everyone how to sign "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Silent Night" in sign language. We were happy to see everyone pick it up straight away!
As the meal came to an end, the "let's sing" group treated us to some Christmas carols and the Tuesday Reading Class had everyone take part in a few games. First we had to close our eyes and sit down when we thought 30 seconds had passed. Then we had to try to create a one meter length by tearing paper into a long strip. The most accurate person got a prize!! It was amazing to see some people were able to get one meter exactly.
The English staff did a reading with mime performance of "The Night Before Christmas". Alicia's amazing PowerPoint presentation skills and Santa performance were by far and away the hit of the evening!
Finally Alicia led everyone in a sing along of three traditional Christmas carols. On the tables were various castanettes and noise makers and a pianist joined in too to finish the evening off in musical style.
Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!!!
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