Christmas in Germany
Who brings the presents in Germany?
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
Who is more likely to make Christmas cookies?
Women
In which country is the show "El Gordon" in TV on 22 December?
In Spain.
In which country is 'Natilla' a famous Christmas dessert?
In Columbia
What is the name of the protagonist in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"?
Ebenezer Scrooge
When are presents usually opened in Germany?
Christmas Eve / 24 December
Who is more likely to buy the Christmas presents for the whole family?
Women
They come from Iceland.
Translate the following dishes into English:
Weihnachtsgans, Weihnachtsente, Glühwein, Weihnachtsbraten
Christmas goose, Christmas duck, mulled wine, Christmas roast
Complete the lyrics to this song by Mariah Carey:
"I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need ..."
"... I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you"
What is the most famous (cold) dish that is served on Christmas Eve in Germany?
Potatoe salad and sausages.
Which gender stereotype was described in the article "Five Weird Gender Stereotypes That PoP Up At Christmas" regarding men and their preferred drinks.
Men don't drink fizz
The stereotype was, that men don't like light alcoholic beverages with bubbles inside and would prefer beer.
Which country celebrates Christmas on 7 January?
North Macedonia.
What is a famous Christmas dish in Uganda?
Chicken in banana leaves with stewed bananas
What is the most popular Christmas tree in Germany?
Nordmanntanne
Name three typical activities for the Christmas period.
Class decides, if they count.
Women are usually in charge of Christmas dinner.
Comment on this statement.
- women are traditionally more involved in the kitchen
- many men don't know how to cook
- some might say, that women are better organised
- ...
Which country puts on a firework display at Christmas?
Columbia
Name three dishes that are served in in Spain at Christmas.
Shrimps / Jamón (ham) / Turrón (white nougat) / Polvorones (lane biscuits)
How long can the advent period be?
22-28 days
What percentage of Germans go to church on Christmas?
1 in 4 (25%)
Name one gender stereotype around Christmas that you would like to change. Give reasons and ideas on how to change it.
Open answer.
Which country celebrates "Los Santos inocentes" on 28 December and what is it about?
It is celebrated in Spain and is the equivalent to April fools' Day (1st April). You can make fun of people and play pranks on them.
Christmas in the Czech Republic involves a strange custom with a fish.
Describe it.
The fish, a carp, is kept alive for several days before Christmas. It swims in the bathtub and is later killed and prepared as the main course at Christmas.
Name all of Santa's reindeers from the famous song: "... the red nosed reindeer"
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph