holiday traditions
On which day of the year is Christmas Day celebrated?
December 25th
What is the name of Santa Claus in England?
Father Christmas
What famous reindeer has a very shiny, red nose?
Rudolph
What is the name of the young boy, who is accidentally left at home in a famous 1990 film?
Kevin McCallister
Who was born on the very first Christmas day?
Jesus Christ (or Jesus)
What do children often hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts?
Stockings (or Christmas stockings)
Where does Santa Claus live and keep his workshop?
The North Pole
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh ...
This 1973 Czech-German fairy tale film features a main character who uses three magic nuts instead of a fairy godmother to win the prince's heart.
Three Wishes for Cinderella (or Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel)
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the name of the evergreen tree that people decorate with lights and ornaments?
A Christmas tree
What is the special vehicle that Santa uses to fly and deliver presents?
A sleigh (or a reindeer sleigh)
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the first day? (Listen to the song!)
A partridge in a pear tree
Rocking around, the christmas tree...
(Listen to the song)
at the christmas party hop
What is the name of the building or shelter where Jesus was born?
Use a dictionary!
A stable
What is the name of the four-week period leading up to Christmas that many people mark with candles or calendars?
Advent
What food and drink do children in the United States often leave out for Santa?
Cookies and milk
This popular Christmas carol is also known as "Silent Night" in English.
"Stille Nacht" (or "Silent Night, Holy Night")
What is the name of the tiny, faithful dog who helps the Grinch with his plan to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville?
Max
What´s the name of Jesus`parents?
Maria and Joseph
What sweet, stick-shaped candy is traditionally striped red and white and has a curved top?
A candy cane
Name three of Santa's nine reindeer.
Answers include: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
Where was Kevin´s family travelling to in Home Alone?
Paris, France
This animated 2004 film tells the story of a young boy who doubts Santa and takes a magical train ride to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
What type of heavenly being announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?
An angel