Christmas traditions in the USA/Britain
When do children in England and America get presents?
on Christmas Day morning 25/12
Silent NightWhat is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht?
Silent Night
Baby Jesus was born to Mary and her husband ________?
Joseph
What is the chemical formula of snow?
water - H20
What animals is Santa's sleigh is pulled by?
reindeer
Which Christmas Carol includes the lyrics: a one horse open sleigh'?
Jingle bells
In what town was Jesus born?
Betlehem
How many points does a snowflake have?
six
A man and a woman are supposed to kiss when they meet under the ........
mistletoe
Which popular band's single was 'Thank God it's Christmas' in 1984?
Queen
The Latin word meaning 'coming' gave us what term which still refers to the coming Christmas period, and also to a particular tradition popular with children?
advent
What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
white
Where do children in America hang their stockings?
on the fireplace
Who composed the music known as The Nutcracker Suite, for the Christmas themed ballet The Nutcracker, premiered in St Petersburg, 1892?
Tchaikovsky
Who were first people to visit the baby Jesus?
shepherds
What was the name of the boy who was left at home alone in the famous Christmas movie 'Home Alone'?
Kevin
What's lucky to find in your Christmas Pudding?
a coin
In ‘Last Christmas’ who does the singer give his heart to this year?
someone special
What was Joseph's job?
carpenter
Marzipan is made mainly from sugar and ........ ?
almonds