Christmas in the UK
Who brings presents in the UK?
Father Christmas
What food do children leave for Santa and his reindeers?
Cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for reindeers
What is the name of Grinch's dog?
Max
Complete the lyrics: Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next day...
You gave it away
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How is 26th December called?
Boxing Day
Where is the biggest and the most significant Christmas tree in the USA located?
New York
in front of the Rockefeller Centre
In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?
Donald Trump
Who sings All I want for Christmas in you?
Mariah Carey
What colour was Santa's suit until Coca-Cola rebranded him in red?
Green
Who always has a speech on Christmas Day?
The British Monarch
currently the King Charles III
What is the average number of lights Americans decorate their houses with during Christmas?
1500 - 2000
What is the most famous British Christmas movie called?
Love Actually
Which famous Christmas song is sung in two languages?
Feliz Navidad
In which country is it a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
In 1974 the first manager of KFC in Japan told a little white lie and marketed their fried chicken as a traditional American Christmas food to encourage sale.
What three things are hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A silver coin - symbolizes wealth or good fortune
A thimble - Traditionally, finding a thimble meant the person would remain unmarried for the year.
A ring - If an unmarried person found the ring, it foretold a wedding or engagement. For someone already married, it symbolised happiness or stability.
What food is commonly eaten for Christmas dinner in the USA? Name at least three things.
Traditional Christmas meals often include roasted turkey, ham, or roast beef, served with side dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. Popular desserts include pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, cookies, and sometimes gingerbread.
What is the name of the actress who played Popoluška in the famous Czech movie Tři oříšky pro Popelku
Libuše Šafránková
Sing/Recite the first four lines of Jingle Bells song.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a
One horse open sleigh
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
4
former business partnes Jacob Marley, the spirits of Christmas - past, present and future
What are Christmas crackers and what do they include?
Christmas crackers are a classic UK Christmas tradition. They’re decorative cardboard tubes, wrapped like oversized sweets, that you pull apart at the Christmas table—usually before the meal.
How they work: Two people each hold one end. You pull, and the cracker snaps with a bang (from a small chemical strip inside).The cracker splits, and one person “wins” the contents.
Inside is a paper crown (hat), a riddle or a joke and a small gift (toy, keyring...)
What language is the name Santa Clause derived from?
Dutch
The name Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicholas, a real Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century. In Dutch, Saint Nicholas was called “Sinterklaas.” English speakers gradually changed “Sinterklaas” into “Santa Claus.”
Name a horror movie based on a dark European legend about a demon who punishes naughty children during Christmas.
Krampus
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all times?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
according to the Guiness Book of World Records - more than 50 million copies sold worldwide.Name all the Rudolph's fellow reindeers' names starting with D
Dancer, Dasher, Donner
Others are: Prancen, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen and of course Rudolpf