Vocabulary
Something decorated with ornaments that you put presents under.
a christmas tree
Something bright that people put on their houses and in their yards to decorate for Christmas.
Christmas lights
The traditional Christmas cake in Spain.
King's Cake/ roscón de reyes
The US name for a Christmas bauble.
(Christmas) ornament
An animal that helps Santa deliver toys.
a reindeer
An activity when you move downhill on snow quickly on a flat object.
sledding
The day when the Spanish Christmas Lottery is drawn.
22 December
The name for Santa Claus in the UK.
Father Christmas
A sock put on the fireplace to receive more presents.
stocking
Name one drink that people in the US have during the holidays.
eggnog, mulled/hot wine, apple cider, sparkling cider, and hot chocolate? (name 1)
Name three sweet treats typical around Christmas time in Spain. (Spanish names are okay)
polvorones, mantecados (shortbread), turrón (nougat), mazapán (marzipan), churros with chocolate, and anything else I missed
In what country (UK or US) do you eat Christmas pudding?
UK
A circular decoration that you can put on doors at Christmas time.
wreath
Name a type of clothing people wear on Christmas to be silly.
an ugly sweater
The pooping figures in nativity scenes in Cataluña. (Hint: it's the Spanish name)
caganers
Pick the phrase that is typical for the US:
Happy Christmas!
or
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
A plant that people kiss under.
mistletoe
Name two other holidays BESIDES Christmas that are celebrated in the US in December and January.
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve/Day, Winter Solstice, Three King's Day, and Lunar New Year? (name 2)
Another country in Europe that typically eats King's Cake.
France
According to the UK, this is a place in Finland where Santa Claus "lives."
Lapland