The Best Christmas Present in the World - Lesson 1
Significant moments in history come to life through a letter found in an antique desk, revealing a heartwarming story of the Christmas truce in 1914 during World War I. The main characters Jim McPherson, Connie McPherson, and Hans Wolf play integral roles, showcasing courage, love, and humanity amidst the turmoil of war. The narrator's perspective adds depth to the tale, emphasizing the power of connection and peace even in the darkest times.
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LESSON 1 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IN THE WORLD
OBJECTIVES: There are some dates and periods of time in the history of the world that are so significant that everyone knows them and remembers them. Echoes of Christmas 1914 in the trenches call to the present day when a letter found by chance in an antique desk brings one soldiers experience hauntingly to life. It highlights the peaceful celebration of Christmas between enemy armies. It also describes affection of a wife towards her husband who is out for a war.
Main Characters Jim Mc Pherson: He is one of the Tommies and is the leader of hios troop. He is an open hearted, brave and courageous man. He lives in 12 Cooper beeches, Bridport, Dorset. He was a teacher in Dorset before the war. He is a martyr in the First World War.
Main Characters Contd. Connie Mac Pherson: She is the wife of Jim Mac Pherson . An accident burnt her partially and has weak memory. She is alive in the hope to see her husband once as promised by her husband. Hans Wolf: He was a German Fritz in the World War I. He is their captain. He worked in an orchestra in Dusseldorf before the war. He is a great human being with lot of love for English language.
Main Characters Contd. The Narrator: The narrator plays a passive yet crucial role in the story. His contribution in the theme is remarkable as he is an integral part of the story. He is a sensitive young man.
NEW WORDS Roll-top desk- A desk with a sliding cover Restore- Reapair Christmas Eve-A day befor Christmas Stuck fast-Stuck tight Trenches-Deep holes in the ground made in battlefields No man s land-An area between armies which no one controls
NEW WORDS CONTD. Reached Out-Extended the hand/help Tommy-A name for British soldiers Fritz- Name used for German soldiers
Important Points from the Text The author buys an antique roll-top desk. Finds an envelope containing a letter addressed to Connie Macpherson. Reads the letter out of curiosity. Learns about the significance of the letter. Learns about the Christmas celebration during World War I between the Tommies and Fritz. Comes to know about Jim Macpherson (husband of Connie) and Hans Wolf, the Fritz officer.
Important Points from the Text contd. Goes to deliver the letter to Connie at Burlington House. Connie treats him as her husband as she is muddle headed with old age. Allows her to believe so for her faith in her husband s promise to come back.
End Text Short Questions What did the author find in the role-top desk? Why he reads the personal letter addressed to Connie Macpherson? Why he goes to deliver the letter himself? Why the English and German soldiers celebrated Christmas at War front? Why the author allowed Connie believe that he was Jim Macpherson? Did Jim Macpherson return from war? Give reasons for your answer.
