Christmas Vocabulary
What color is Santa’s suit?
Red
On which date is Christmas Eve?
December 24
What is the drink made of milk, eggs, and spices?
Eggnog
What do we call little lights hung around the house?
Christmas lights / Fairy lights
What color is Santa’s hat?
Red
What do people usually put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
Which plant do people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What meat is commonly served for Christmas dinner in many countries?
Turkey
What decoration is made from branches tied in a circle?
A wreath
Where does Santa live?
The North Pole
What do we call the socks people hang for Christmas gifts?
Stockings
What tradition involves going from house to house singing Christmas songs?
Caroling
What sweet treat is shaped like a cane?
Candy Cane
What are shiny strips often thrown on the Christmas tree called?
Tinsel
What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
What is the name of the sweet bread with dried fruit often eaten at Christmas?
Stollen / Braided Bread / Christmas Bread
In which country do people hide a Christmas pickle ornament?
Germany
What dessert is called a bûche de Noël in France?
Yule log cake
What is the tradition of decorating outdoor trees with lights called?
Light displays
Which reindeer has a red nose?
Rudolph
What is the English word for “štědrovečerní večeře”?
Christmas Eve Dinner
Which song begins with “Silent night, holy night”?
Silent night
Which ingredient gives gingerbread its spicy flavor?
Ginger
In which hemisphere is Christmas in summer?
Southern Hemisphere.
What is Santa called in the Netherlands?
Sinterklaas