Australia - Geography & Nature
Which Australian animal carries its baby in a pouch?
The kangaroo
In which season does Christmas take place in Australia?
Summer
What popular Christmas movie features a boy left home alone?
Home alone/Kevin allein zuhaus
On which date is Christmas celebrated in most English-speaking countries?
December 25
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What outdoor activity do many Australians enjoy on Christmas Day?
A barbecue or beach picnic
What animated Christmas movie tells the story of a train going to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What do children often hang above the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Stockings/socks
What is the famous coral reef located off the northeast coast of Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef
Pavlova is a popular Christmas dessert in Australia. What is the basic ingredient of a pavlova?
Flour
Jelly
Bananas or
Egg whites?
Egg whites
In Mariah Carey's song "All I want for Christmas", she lists things she doesn't want.
Name two of the things she doesn't wish/care for.
Presents, hang the stockings, snow
What special meal is often eaten on Christmas Day in the UK and the USA?
A roast dinner with turkey
How many states does Australia have?
Six.
What pulls Santa's sleigh in Australia?
Guess the Christmas movie from the festive quote: “I realised that Christmas is the time to be with the people you love.”
Love Actually
What is the UK name for Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
What island south of the mainland is part of Australia?
Tasmania
What is the day after Christmas called in Australia?
Boxing day
Guess the song from the badly described lyric: “I offered you my internal organ on the 25 December of the previous year.”
Last Christmas - Wham!
What drink made with milk, eggs, and spices is popular at Christmas in the USA?
Eggnog