Merry Christmas

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MERRY CHRISTMAS MR BEAN

Scene One - Memory Test

See how many of these questions you can answer after watching the first scene:

a) What colour is Mr Bean's car?

b) What make of car is it?

c) What was the Father Christmas outside the store doing?

d) What colour was the ball that Mr Bean broke? And the one he bought?

e) What was the little girl buying?

f) Why did Mr Bean pull out the plug?

g) What was the shop assistant holding when Mr Bean went to pay?

h) What animals were in the nativity scene originally?

i) How did the angel lift up the baby Jesus?

j) What colour was the Harrods bag?

Scene Two

Correct the mistakes in the following summary of Scene 2:

Mr Bean stops for a moment to listen to a Salvation Army choir singing Christmas carols. He then spots another Father Christmas who is ringing a bell. Mr Bean pulls his beard but this time it's not a false one and Mr Bean apologizes. Next he notices his girlfriend who is buying some fruit at a market stall. He shows her the lights he bought at Harrods and she takes him to see a necklace in the window of a jeweller's. It's obvious that this is what she'd like as a birthday present and Mr Bean finally gets the message. He kisses her on the cheek and they part. Mr Bean enters the jeweller's shop.

He then goes to buy a Christmas tree but an old lady is buying the last one just as he arrives. We then see the giant tree coming down - it's Mr Bean who's taking it away on his car.

MERRY CHRISTMAS MR BEAN

It is Christmas time and an excited Mr Bean creates his usual havoc across the festive season. He brings new meaning to dressing the turkey, while his girlfriend, Irma, looks forward to a very special Christmas present.

ACTIVE VIEWING: PART 1 0:00.00 - 0:05.20

Watch the video extract, and then place the following sentences in their correct chronological sequence.

1 The infant Christ is removed from the scene by an angel and placed in a doll's house.

2 He goes into a back room and finds somewhere to put the plug, he pulls out a red plug and an exterior shot shows the department store's illuminations going out.

3 Spots the tree lights, opens the packet takes out the plug and looks around for a socket.

4 Picks up a silver Christmas tree decoration, replaces it and then selects two more, one red and one gold.

5 He tests them by bouncing them on the floor, the red ball smashes. He takes the gold.

6 He pulls Father Christmas' beard to see whether it is real or not.

7 A marching band passes the nativity scene, followed by a flock of sheep.

8 Mr Bean parks his battered Mini on the pavement in front of the department store.

9 Having tested his lights, he replaces the original plug and the illumination go on again.

10 Mr Bean's attention is drawn to the nativity scene on the other side of the store

ACTIVE VIEWING:PART TWO 0:05.20 - 0:10.48

Watch the video sequence which follows and identify which of the items below appear in the scene by ticking the relevant box.

A conductor's baton 

A pearl necklace 

Bag of carrots 

Choir singing Christmas carols 

Christmas tree 

Collection box 

diamond ring 

Father Christmas 

Herd of reindeers 

Jeweller's shop window 

Nun on a bicycle 

Performing bear 

Pickpocket 

Policeman 

Rolls Royce 

Salvation Army band 

Christmas pudding s 

Street magician 

Turkeys 

ACTIVE VIEWING: PART THREE 0:10.50 - 0:15.44

Divide into pairs, one student should turn away from the T.V. so he/she cannot see what is happening, the second student describes Mr Bean's comic antics in a running commentary. Halfway through the scene, change places. Use the vocabulary below to help you.

nouns verbs

tree decoration hang

Christmas tree push

Christmas card

envelope seal

letter box push
Is Christmas only a religious holiday?
Certainly, for practicing Christians around the world, Christmas is one the most important holiday of the year. However, in modern times traditional Christmas festivities have become much less related to the Christ story. Examples of these other traditions include: Santa Claus, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer and others. Why is Christmas so important?
There are two reasons:
There are approximately 1.8 billion Christians in a total world population of 5.5 billion, making it the largest religion worldwide.
And, some think more importantly, Christmas is the most important shopping event of the year. It is claimed that up to 70 percent of many merchants' annual revenue is made during the Christmas season.It is interesting to note that this emphasis on spending is relatively modern. Christmas was a relatively quiet holiday in the USA until the 1860s. Why do people give gifts on Christmas day?
This tradition most probably is based on the story of the three wise men (the Magi) giving gifts of gold, incense and myrrh following the birth of Jesus.
However, it is important to note that gift giving has only become popular in the last 100 years as figures such as Santa Claus have come to be more important, and emphasis has been shifted to giving gifts to children. Why is there a Christmas Tree?
This tradition was begun in Germany. German immigrants moving to England and the USA brought this popular tradition with them and it has since become a much loved tradition for all.

door go out/come in

string hang

Christmas cracker

dust blow

poker stoke (a fire)

stocking hang

teddy bear

mouse hole switch on/off (TV)

channels change

carols sing

glass of sherry sip

doorway sit (in front of)

box of chocolates offer (someone something)

ACTIVE VIEWING: PART FOUR 0:15.44 - 0:24.15

There is very little dialogue in the sequence which follows, however certain phrases which are essential for comic effect can be heard. Make a note of the words and sentences you hear. 



Christmas is one of the most important holidays in the English speaking world. There are many Christmas traditions in these countries. The traditions are both religious and secular in nature. Here is a short guide to the most common Christmas traditions.
 
What does the word 'Christmas' mean?
The word Christmas is taken from 'Christ's Mass' or, in the original Latin, Cristes maesse. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on this day.


Is Christmas only a religious holiday?
Certainly, for practicing Christians around the world, Christmas is one the most important holiday of the year. However, in modern times traditional Christmas festivities have become much less related to the Christ story. Examples of these other traditions include: Santa Claus, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer and others. Why is Christmas so important?
There are two reasons:
There are approximately 1.8 billion Christians in a total world population of 5.5 billion, making it the largest religion worldwide.
And, some think more importantly, Christmas is the most important shopping event of the year. It is claimed that up to 70 percent of many merchants' annual revenue is made during the Christmas season.It is interesting to note that this emphasis on spending is relatively modern. Christmas was a relatively quiet holiday in the USA until the 1860s. Why do people give gifts on Christmas day?
This tradition most probably is based on the story of the three wise men (the Magi) giving gifts of gold, incense and myrrh following the birth of Jesus.
However, it is important to note that gift giving has only become popular in the last 100 years as figures such as Santa Claus have come to be more important, and emphasis has been shifted to giving gifts to children. Why is there a Christmas Tree?
This tradition was begun in Germany. German immigrants moving to England and the USA brought this popular tradition with them and it has since become a much loved tradition for all.

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1: What does the word 'Christmas' mean?

Christ's Mass
Many Christians
Birth of Jesus

2: Is Christmas only a religious holiday?

Yes, it is strictly a religious holiday.
No, it is based on religious traditions, but there are also other traditions.
No, it is strictly a non-religious fun holiday. 

3. Which is NOT a reason for Christmas' popularity? It is celebrated by one of the largest religions worldwide.
It is an important holiday for business.
It is a traditional exam period at universities.