Christmas in the UK
How is called the old man in red clothes who usually brings presents?
Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa.
When do Czech people usually open their presents?
on 24th December in the evening
How are called things we give to each other for Christmas?
presents /ˈpreznt/ or gifts /ɡɪft/
Soft and chewy or hard and crispy. This treat made its way to Europe when 11th-century Crusaders brought back ginger from the Middle East
Gingerbread
When do English people usually open their presents?
on 25th December in the morning
Can you describe what Czech people eat for Christmas dinner?
Fish soup, fried carp with potato salad, Christmas bread and Christmas cookies.
How is called an open space for fire in the wall?
fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
dense and sweet (to some) dessert cake, popular in England, made of candied or dried fruits and nuts
Christmas pudding
How is called a small round pie filled with mincemeat, traditionally eaten at Christmas?
a mince-pie
What music do Czech people listen to at Christmas?
In the Czech Republic are popular carols, a lot of the same as in the UK; this includes classics like "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and "Please Come Home for Christmas." One other popular carol sung in both countries is "Good King Wenceslas," but the song's story is rooted in Czech history.
How are called small people with pointy ears who help Santa deliver presents?
an efl /elf/
elves /elvz/
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
What is a candy cane?
Can you describe what English people traditionally eat for Christmas dinner?
Turkey with cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy, roast potatoes, roast carrots and parsnips. Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.
What Czech traditions do you know?
Christmas Eve used to be a day of strict fasting in the past, parents promised their children that they would see a golden piglet if they keep the fast.
A seemingly dead twig when put in water in a warm room, sprouted leaves and bloomed. This twig is called „barborka“.
Leftovers from Christmas dinner were buried in the ground and under trees as a sacrifice.
Animals which pull Santa´s sleigh. Their names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Comet, Donner, Blitzen and, of course, Rudolph.
reindeers /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
You may build one of these around Christmas time
Ginger Bread House
Can you retell the story of Santa Claus?
Santa Claus is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. He is said to accomplish this with the aid of Christmas elves, who make the toys in his North Pole workshop, and with the aid of flying reindeer who pull his sleigh through the air.
Is there any connection between Santa Clause and Czech Mikuláš?
Yes, they both have their origin in Saint Nicolas, a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra.
How is called an arrangement of flowers and/or leaves in the shape of a circle, traditionally hung on doors as a decoration at Christmas
a wreath /riːθ/
This traditional Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch"
Eggnog