New York SantaCon

Pre-reading questions:

  1. Did you believe in Santa Claus when you were a child?
  2. Do you attend any special gathering during Christmas season?
  3. Is Christmas more exciting than New Year’s?

An annual Christmas event invited all alcohol-loving people to SantaCon. It is a parade of drunk Santas, reindeer and snowmen. Those who joined happily toured at some of the best bars in NYC. The said event took place last December 10. Most of the bars that participated are in the East Village and Midtown of New York City. This is one of the most-awaited NYC events every December.

Vocabulary:
annual – [adjective] once-a-year
parade – [noun] a public walk especially when celebrating a special day or event
tour – [verb] to make a visit
participate – [verb] take part
most-awaited – [adjective] long-awaited; expected

True or False:

  1. An annual Christmas event invited all non alcohol-loving people to SantaCon.
  2. It is a parade of sick Santas, reindeer and snowmen.
  3. Those who joined happily toured at some of the best bars in NYC.
  4. The said event took place last December 20.
  5. Most of the bars that participated are in the East Village and Downtown of New York City.