food
What meat do people in Britain eat for Christmas?
turkey
People usually hang them above their fireplaces. They look like huge socks.
Christmas stockings
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way...
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
This is the name of the person who brings presents.
Santa Clause
This film is about a little boy who is forgotten at home. He has to fight intruders until his family finally comes back.
Home Alone
How do you call a sweet snack which is decorated with frosting and toppings and is usually in Christmassy shapes?
Christmas cookies
Groups of young or not so young stand in the street, or go from door to door, singing a particular kind of Christmas songs and collecting money for a charity.
(Christmas) Carol-singing
Last christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away...
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special.
This animal has a popular red nose.
Rudolph (the red nosed reindeer)
This film is based on a book from the 19th century. It is about a little boy, who was raised by his poor mother and suddenly is told that he is the only heir of a wealthy count.
Especially Germans link this film to Christmas.
Little Lord Fauntleroy
What food do families offer Santa Clause when he gets down their chimney?
cookies and milk
This tradition goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. It is supposed to possess mystical powers which bring good luck to the household and ward off evil spirits. Today, people have to kiss whenever they find themselves underneath them with another person.
(the tradition of hanging) mistletoes
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need...
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
This creature is not generally linked to Christmas. However, many people use them particularly for Christmas decorations. One possible explanation is that these creatures announced the birth of Christ.
angel
This film is about two lovelorn women from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, who arrange a home exchange to escape heartbreak during the Christmas and holiday season.
The Holiday
This is probably THE traditional Christmas dessert.
Christmas Pudding
This Brisith tradition goes back to the 19th century. People receive and send them. All of the received ones will be part of the Christmas decorations.
Christmas cards
You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town...
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness' sake
This creature is from of a classic book. It was a mean, nasty, and vindictive person who lived to the north of Who-ville, a small town where people had hearts as sweet as sugar pops. He tried to steal Christmas.
the Grinch
This English romantic comedy is about different people, who are all somehow connected to each other. It tells about how they spend their time until Christmas.
(hint: Heike Makatsch is a lead in this film.)
Love Actually
This dessert is a light and refreshing combination of sponge cake, fruit, pudding, and custard.
English Trifle
This is (or was?) one of the most watched programmes on Christmas Day. This tradition was started in 1932 by King George V.
The royal Christmas speech
A wonderful dream of love and peace for everyone...
(hint: This song was used for Christmas coca cola commercials for a very long time.)
Of living our lives in perfect harmony (love is the reason, it's always the real thing)
This creature is a popular legend in central European. It is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime.
Krampus
This (very funny) Christmas film is about a human, who grew up with elves. When he realizes that he is, in fact, not an elf but human, he is shocked. Also, he is told that his father is on Santa's naughty list. He decides to go to New York to meet his father and ends up saving Christmas.
Elf