Impromptu Speaking Topics | December 2019
Christmas is around the corner! Here are some themed impromptu topics to get you in the holiday spirit.
Circuit A: Christmas Cartoon Quotes
“There are more important things than comfort: self-respect!” - Donner
“We evil magicians have to make a living too!” - Professor Hinkle
“Get the biggest aluminum tree you can find, Charlie Brown, maybe painted pink.” - Lucy Van Pelt
“You’ve got to excuse him sir, he just came to life and he doesn’t know much about such things.” - Karen
“Well, okay. If he just came to life.” - Traffic cop
“For when the first snow is a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen.” - Narrator of Frosty the Snowman
“Now, there's one thing I want to make very plain: no doe of mine is going to be seen with a... a red nosed reindeer.” - Father of Clarice
“You DO think I’m beautiful, don’t you Charlie Brown? You didn't answer me right away. You had to think about it first, didn't you? If you really had thought I was beautiful, you would've spoken right up. I know when I've been insulted. I KNOW WHEN I'VE BEEN INSULTED.” - Lucy
“No money, no ticket!” - Ticket Master
“You’re going to disappoint the children. They expect a fat Santa!” - Mrs. Claus
“I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about.” - Charlie Brown
“I’ve got some bad news folks. Christmas is going to be cancelled!” - Santa Claus
“Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we.” - Narrator of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“And they’re hanging they’re stockings!” He snarled with a sneer, “Tomorrow is Christmas. It’s practically here!” - The Grinch
“I just don't understand Christmas, I guess. I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I'm still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.” - Charlie Brown
Circuit B: Classic Christmas Lyrics
“Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.” - The Christmas Song
“He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake.” - Santa Claus is Coming to Town
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree.” - The 12 Days of Christmas
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be light. From now on your troubles will be out of sight.” - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
“A very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.” - Happy Xmas (War is Over)
“O come, desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind, bid Thou our sad divisions cease and be Thyself our King of peace.” - O Come O Come Emmanuel
“Silent night! Holy night! All is calm! All is bright!” - Silent Night
“The mood is right, the spirits up. We’re here tonight and that’s enough. Simply having a wonderful Christmas time.” - Wonderful Christmastime
“Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear?” - Do You Hear What I Hear?
“What a bright time, it’s the right time, to rock the night away.” - Jingle Bell Rock
“Each shining light, each silver bell, no one alive spreads cheer so well.” - O’ Christmas Tree
“Everyone dancin’ merrily in the new old-fashioned way.” - Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
“Oh the fire is slowly dying. And, my dear, were still good-bye-ing. But as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” - Let it Snow
“Christmas Eve will find me, where the lovelight gleams. I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” - I’ll be Home for Christmas
“Oh, what a laugh, it would have been, if Daddy had only seen, Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.” - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Circuit C: Christmas Movie Quotes
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy the Elf
“Teacher says, 'Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.'“ - Zuzu Bailey
“Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back.” - Kevin
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” - Mrs. Parker
“Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be, only?” - Ebenezer Scrooge
"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind.” - Kris Kringle
“Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!” - TV Gangster
"I believe...I believe.... It's silly, but I believe." - Sally Parker
“God bless us, everyone!” - Tiny Tim
“There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” – Buddy the Elf
“This is my house. I have to defend it.” - Kevin
“What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.” - George Bailey
“I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite.” - Buddy the Elf
“Bah! Humbug!” - Ebenezer Scrooge
“Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?” - Clarence