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A widespread way to share festive greetings with loved ones
Sending Christmas cards
Explain what mushed potatoes are
Mashed potatoes are another main dish, typically made creamy and buttery with gold potatoes, cream, and butter, or enhanced with roasted garlic for a refined taste
The most popular Christmas gift in the U.S.
Chocolate
In the UK, what traditional figure delivers presents to children during Christmas?
Father Christmas
How are houses decorated?
Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and lights, creating a joyful atmosphere
What traditional dishes are present at the English Christmas dinner?
Turkey, mince pies, Christmas pudding
When families open their gifts?
on Christmas morning
This tradition involves exchanging gifts secretly among friends or family members
Secret Santa
Name some classic american Christmas movies
"Home alone", "It's a wonderful life"
What are the most popular festive drinks for British?
Mulled wine, cider, eggnog
Where can children find their gifts?
In stockings
On this day after Christmas, people in the UK engage in activities like family gatherings, shopping, and relaxation
Boxing Day
What do families like to do together?
Families enjoy baking cookies, gingerbread houses, and other treats together
What American food can be found during Christmas?
roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy
How do Americans view gift giving?
Most Americans see gift-giving as a way to show love, while some feel pressured to find “the perfect gift”, especially in Secret Santa exchanges.
Who started the tradition of giving royal speech on Christmas? When?
George V in 1932
Name all the activities that families can do together
Playing games, both indoors and outdoors, taking drives to admire Christmas light displays, visiting Santa Claus, volunteering for charitable causes or building snowmen, sledding, ice skating, sending and receiving Christmas cards
Surprise
Which of the following dishes (roast turkey,mince pies or Christmas pudding) would you prefer and why?
Surprise
Tell a story about your most memorable gift
This is a popular tradition in the US where families attend church services either on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning
Midnight mass