Christmas Traditions
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
a star or an angel
What do you call the red and white-striped candy often eaten at Christmas?
candy cane
Complete the lyrics: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all ___________."
the way
Christmas pudding
Say "Frohe Weihnachten" in 2 different languages (except German)
Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
Germany
What's the English word for "Weihnachtsmann"
Santa Claus
Which song begins with "You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,"
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
What country is famous for celebrating "La Befana" instead of Santa Claus?
Italy
Name 3 English Christmas movies.
Home alone, The Grinch, Elf, Love Actually
What do children in the UK leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Name 3 things you find in a Christmas stocking.
e.g. chocolate coins, small gifts, candy
Who wrote the song: "All I want for Christmas"
Mariah Carey
What do people eat in Spain at midnight on New Year's Eve to bring good luck?
grapes
Draw a Christmas tree in under 30 seconds!
no verbal answer needed
What is the name of the feast celebrated on December 26th in the UK?
Boxing Day
What does "mistletoe" symbolize at Christmas?
love and good luck
Finish this line: "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - everywhere you ________"
go
In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during which season?
summer
Act out a scene in which Santa gets stuck in the chimney.
creative acting task
What is the meaning of the word "Advent"?
The arrival of Christ.
What's the English word for "Glühwein"?
mulled wine, glogg, hot wine punch
Complete the text: "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next day, you gave it away.
This year, ___________________________
I'll give it to someone special.
to save me from tears
In which country does Santa Claus have a name that means Christmas Goat?
Finland
Write a short Christmas poem in English (4 lines). (5 min)
evaluation by teacher / class