Holland
Denmark/Sweden/Japan
England
America
Europe
100
Who is Sinterklaas?
Saint Nicholas, the good and holy man who helped children.
100
What do some Japanese people do on Christmas?
Celebrate KFC Christmas.
100
What is the name of the holiday on which children get their presents?
Boxing day
100
When do children get their presents?
On the 25th of December
100
“Merry Christmas” in French/ Spanish/ Italian/ Latin
Joyeux Noel
Buon Natale
Felicem Natalem Christi
200
Who is Zwarte Piet?
The Dutch Santa’s helper, 200 pnts for mentioning Crampus.
200
Denmark: What is Yule?
What is the name for Santa Claus in Denmark?
Danish Christmas.
In Denmark, Santa Claus is known as Julemanden (literally "the Yule Man") and is said to arrive on a sleigh drawn by reindeer, with presents for the children.
200
How do British people call the English Santa?
Father Christmas
200
What do Americans hang by the fireplace?
Christmas stockings
200
Most Italians don't eat this on Christmas Eve? (100)
Why? (100)
Meat.
To purify the body before a holy day (holiday).
They call it La Viglia. The Feast of the 7 Fishes.
300
Why does Sinterklaas ride a white horse?
Because the legend of Sinterklaas was merged with the Nordic (Viking) legend of Odin who rode a white horse.
300
In Sweden, what do they burn on Castle Square for Christmas?
A giant Yule Goat straw statue.
300
What is a traditional Christmas Eve dinner in the UK.?
Roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
300
What do the children put out for Santa?
Milk and cookies
300
The day the Christmas celebrations start in Italy.
16th of December
(from the Roman festival Saturnalia.)
400
Did the real Saint Nicholas really come from Spain?
Yes, there really was a holy man named Saint Nicholas in Spain who helped the poor and needy (200) and till this day there are many Saint Nicholas festivals in Spanish churches. (200)
400
Why do Norwegians hide a specific item during Christmas?
A broom, (200) because they believed witches would use the brooms to fly to their town.(+200)
400
What do children put out for Santa?
Mince pies and brandy
400
What do the Americans drink on Christmas day?
eggnog
(Eggs-Milk-Sugar-Vanilla)
400
What is the name of the German Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas and his helper Krampus /Rupert.
500
Why do British/American people consider Zwarte Piet offensive?
It resembles an exaggerated image in movies of black people called 'Blackface'.
500
Why do we put Christmas trees in our houses? (What was the original tradition?)
The Romans used green wreaths as decorations as well as the Vikings who used evergreen trees (Pine trees) to welcome the new spring season on the Winter Solstice.
500
Describe what a Christmas cracker is.
It's a tube filled with colourful paper (confetti) and when pulled it opens with a 'crack'. Inside it might be filled with a paper crown, a poem/joke, candies or other goodies.
500
Where can you find the tallest Christmas tree in New York?
Rockefeller plaza.
500
Describe the Christmas Nativity in your own words.
Baby Jesus, Christmas star, the 3 Magi, Bethlehem.