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100
Do you know what dish in the UK is called "pigs in a blanket"?
100
How much money do the British spend on Christmas products every year?
1) 1-2 million pounds
2) 500 million pounds
3) 800 million pounds
4) 1 billion pounds
800 million pounds
100
The tradition of installing a tree for Christmas originated in Germany in the 16th century and gained popularity in England by the middle of the 19th century. Why do you think people put a Christmas tree in the house?
They believe that the tree is able to ward off evil spirits.
200
What is the name of the traditional dessert that is prepared 2 weeks before serving?
200
The English celebrate Christmas for 12 days. What do you need to eat on each of these days to attract good luck?
1) Christmas bun
2) Caramel cane
3) A piece of Christmas pudding
4) Potatoes
Christmas bun
200
This sweet was "invented" in the 17th century specifically for naughty children who found it difficult to sit out a long Christmas party in peace.
Candy canes
300
What kind of meat does the British cook for Christmas every year?
1) pork
2) beef
3) poultry
4) horse meat
Poutry
300
How many Christmas gifts does the kid receive annually?
1) 5-6 gifts
2) 15-16 gifts
3) 20-25 gifts
4) gifts are given only to adults
15 - 16 gifts
300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvvkTbHjHI
What cartoon is this excerpt from?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
300
Why do the British put gifts in Christmas socks by the fireplace?
Santa Claus travels in a sleigh and can get into the house in a variety of different and original ways. For example, through the chimney. One day, when he went downstairs, he dropped a few gold coins into a sock that was drying over the fire. These coins became a dowry for three girls, thanks to which they were able to marry happily.
400
These oatcakes are always served for breakfast on Christmas Eve. But they are never given to children, why?
One of the important dishes is a round oatcake with a hole in the middle. The English are superstitious, so a burnt or broken flatbread is a bad sign and can spoil the hostess's mood for the whole holiday.
400
What does the gingerbread man mean?
1) Just a man from the cartoon "Shrek"
2) God created us in his own image
3) It is convenient to dip them in milk
4) Specially for Santa Claus
It is convenient to dip them in milk.
Among the British, the belief in the divine power of this cookie is no longer relevant.
400
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-6EJ-QTHRs
What cartoon is this excerpt from?
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
400
Why did the tradition of kissing over mistletoe appear?
Mistletoe is a symbol of freedom, peace and friendship. Ancient tribes stopped the war, that is, noticed it near the place of battle. This "peacemaking" quality of the plant gave rise to the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe as a sign of love and friendship.