Christmas dates
The day families open the presents
The most typical thing people eat at Christmas
Chocolate
“Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.”
Jingle Bells
Children get gifts from a man in a red suit.
Father Christmas/Santa Claus
He wears a red suit and brings presents to children.
Santa Claus
The first day of the year
New Year's Day 1st January
This is a sweet dessert eaten at the end of Christmas dinner.
Christmas pudding
“Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.”
We wish you a Merry Christmas
People eat 12 at midnight on December 31.
Eating the grapes
They are Santa’s helpers and sometimes make toys.
Elves
The night when families have dinner together in Spain and other countries
Christmas Eve 24th December
These small round cakes are often baked with spices and sometimes decorated with icing.
Gingerbread cookies
“You better watch out, you better not cry.”
Santa Claus is coming to town
People hang socks or stockings and put small gifts inside.
Christmas stockings
A little reindeer with a shiny red nose helps guide Santa’s sleigh.
Rudolf
The night that people celebrate changing year
New Year's Eve 31st December
In some countries people eat this meat on Christmas day
Turkey
“Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say…”
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
People send cards to family and friends with holiday wishes.
Christmas cards
Three men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the Christmas story
The Three Wise Men
Long ago, rich people gave boxes of gifts or money to workers after Christmas.
Boxing Day 26th December
They are red and white and you can find them in many Christmas trees
Candy canes
“Sleep in heavenly peace.”
Silent night
People go from house to house singing Christmas songs.
Singing Christmas carols / Caroling
A green creature who hates Christmas and tries to ruin it for others.
The Grinch