CHRISTMAS FOOD
TRADITIONS
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
ESTONIA
VARIA
100
Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
1. Sweden
2. Germany
3. United Kingdom
Germany
100
The U.K. and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
Boxing Day
100
In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?
“A one-horse open sleigh”
100
In the traditional folk calendar, Christmas Eve is called ......... and Christmas Day is called .......?
Christmas Eve is called Jőululaupäev.
Christmas Day is called Jőulud
100
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
Six
200
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
1. Chicken in coat
2. Turkey in full dress
3. Pigs in blankets
Pigs in blankets
200
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
200
Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
The Nutcracker
200
What is considered to be first Christmas symbols in Estonia before the habit of having a Christmas tree at home.
Tradition bringing straw to the house and making special Christmas crowns.
200
What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags or postcards?
To and from
300
The red and white costume of Father Christmas was first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?
300
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
7 - 9 - 11
9
300
Of all the popular Christmas songs, which is the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
300
The most important Christmas event is held on what date?
It is the festive Christmas Eve on 24 December.
300
Which country gifts the Christmas tree that is placed at the Trafalgar Square in London, according to Christmas tradition?
Norway
400
What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?
Yule log (cake/chocolate log)
400
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
400
Elvis Presley sings about this kind of Christmas.
Blue Christmas
400
Name main three traditional Christmas food.
Pork with sauerkraut and blood sausage.
400
After Red and green what are the two most popular Christmas colors?
Silver and gold
500
Which Christmas food is it considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
Mince Pies
500
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
500
What are the best ever three Christmas songs?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMl4Pls41qI
All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAkMkVFwAoo
O Holy Night by Josh Groban
500
How old is the tradition about declaring a Christmas Peace in Estonia?
350-year-old, 250-year-old, 150-year-old
Declaring a Christmas Peace is a 350-year-old tradition which began in the seventeenth century by order of Queen Kristina of Sweden.
500
This popular drink is only available around Christmas.
Egg Nog/Eggnog
It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks (which gives its name). In some contexts, distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon are added to the drink.