Christmas
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The American Dream
American nomads
The Amish
100
What do children hang by the fireplace to be filled with candies from Santa?
Stockings
100
What is the traditional English Christmas dessert?
Christmas pudding
100
Where did immigrantsarrive at the turn of te twentieth century?
On Ellis Island
100
Name a famous figure of the movement
Bob Wells
100
Four examples of what the Amish can't use
Anything that is not in the Bible: cars, television, electric appliances....
200
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas cards
200
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
200
Who was officially the first person to arrive as an immigrant in 1892? Where did she come from?
Annie Moore, from Ireland.
200
The name of the event that brings together American nomads every year
The Rubber Tramp Rendez Vous
200
How do you know if an Amish is married or not?
The men sport of beard, married women wear a white bonnet
300
This snack is typically left out for Santa Claus.
Milk and cookies
300
This is what naughty children get as a present!
A lump of coal!
300
Two conditions for immigrants to be accepted in the USA
Good health, money ( $5), a relative in the country, a job, being able to read and write...
300
A film about American nomads won three Oscars for best picture, best actress, best film director in 2021. Give its title.
Double your points if you can name the film director
Nomadland
Chloé Zhao
300
The name of the rules they have to obey
The Ordnung
400
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
Boxing Day
400
What is the name of the chief reindeer?
Rudolph, the red nose reindeer!
400
Where in New York, did Italian immigrants live?
Little Italy
400
Difficulties and problems facing modern nomads
Loneliness
Accidents
Their vehicle breaking down
Running out of money, for petrol for example
Being followed, stalked, attacked...
400
The reason why Amish people don't get baptised until they turn at least 16
To give them a chance to experience modern life and choose whethet they want to remain Amish or not.
500
Which advertisement is connected with Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola Christmas campaign
500
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss someone!
500
Three obstacles immigrants had to face
Examinations on arrival
Not speaking the language
No job
No lodging
500
How do American nomads earn their living?
Doing odd jobs: - working in bars, restaurants, fast food places.
- working in Amazon warehouses
- any job not requiring qualifications
500
What Amish people call non Amish Americans
The English
600
What is the name of the songs people traditionally sing at Christmas?
Christmas carols
600
Why is Santa Claus good at karate?
Because he has a black belt!
600
An expression immigrants used to talk about the USA
The land of milk and honey
The promised land
600
Nomadland's lead, as Fern. What's her name?
Frances McDormand
600
An expression which means that young people have to do a lot of exciting things and gain experience
To sow one's wild oats