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


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