Christmas in the UK & the USA
What is the traditional Christmas meal called in the UK and the USA?
(Hint: it’s a bird)
roast turkey
In the United States and Canada, people traditionally eat roast turkey for Thanksgiving, and many families also eat roast turkey again on Christmas Day, but some families prefer ham, roast beef, or different regional dishes for Christmas.
Complete the phrase: decorate the ______.
christmas tree/ tree
Name one sweet Christmas food.
- gingerbread,
- mince pies (typowo angielskie kruche babeczki z bakaliami i przyprawami korzennymi),
- christmas pudding (tradycyjny deser bożonarodzeniowy, ciasto z suszonymi owocami, orzechami, przyprawami korzennymi)
Fill in the blanks: “Jingle ____. Jingle ____. Jingle all the ____”
"Jingle bells. Jingle bells. Jingle all the way."
What green plant do people decorate and put presents under?
a Christmas tree
What do children in the UK usually leave out for Santa Claus?
mince pies/biscuits, milk, a carrot for the reindeer
Fill in the blank: “Santa Claus rides in a ______ pulled by reindeer.”
sleigh (sanie)
What dessert made with dried fruit is traditional in the UK?
Christmas pudding
Name two popular Christmas films in English.
Home Alone, The Grinch, Elf, The Christmas Chronicles
What do people hang over the fireplace at Christmas?
stockings for presents
What does “secret Santa” mean?
A gift exchange where each person gives a present to another person without revealing their identity.
What verb means to put something in nice paper (and give it as a present?)
to wrap (zawinąć, zapakować)
Name Christmas decorations commonly used in both countries.
Christmas tree, lights, wreath, star, nativity scene/crib
In Home Alone, what is the name of the boy left at home?
Kevin McCallister
Tradition says couples should kiss under it. Symbolizes peace and love.
mistletoe (jemioła)
In the UK and Canada, the day after Christmas is called ______ Day.
Boxing
What does “Christmas is just around the corner” mean?
Christmas is coming very soon (Święta już nie długo/ Święta za pasem)
What do people traditionally pull before eating Christmas dinner in the UK?
a Christmas cracker
(wygląda jak duży papierowy cukierek, który dwie osoby siedzące obok siebie rozrywają w Boże Narodzenie. W środku znajduje się zwykle mała zabawka, papierowa korona, dowcip lub zagadka)
Fill in the blank: “We sing Christmas ______ together at school or in the streets.”
carols
What does the Christmas star on top of the tree symbolise?
It symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Wise Men to Jesus. Represents hope, guidance, and faith.
Give one example of a Christmas tradition that involves helping others.
Donating to charity, volunteering, or caroling to raise money for charity.
Explain “to get into the Christmas spirit.”
To feel happy, excited, and festive about Christmas.
(Poczuć ducha świąt/ świąteczną atmosferę/ nastrój)
I am red and white, sweet and striped,
I hang on the tree or I’m eaten with delight.
What am I?
candy cane (cukrowa laska)
“Frosty the ______ was a jolly happy soul.”
snowman
“We hung a green circular ______ on our door.”
(hint: stocking, mistletoe, wreath, tinsel)
wreath (wieniec)