Christmas in the UK
What date do people in the UK celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
Who comes through chimneys and brings gifts for children?
Santa Claus!!
What date do people in Czechia celebrate Christmas Eve?
On the 24th December.
What do people traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk.
What do people usually put on top of Christmas trees?
A star!
What is the name of the Queen’s/King’s speech broadcasted on Christmas Day?
The Royal Christmas Message
What is the most famous Christmas song by Mariah Carey?
All I Want for Christmas Is You! Can you sing a few words?
What is the name of the traditional Christmas dinner dish in Czechia?
Fried carp or "řízek" with potato salad.
What is a traditional dessert eaten in the UK during Christmas?
Christmas pudding.
What do people typically sing at the Christmas trees?
Carols
Which plant do people traditionally hang to kiss under during Christmas in the UK?
Mistletoe
What do people in the USA decorate in their homes during Christmas?
Christmas trees.
What is the tradition of cutting an apple on Christmas Eve meant to reveal?
The star inside, symbolizing health and happiness for the coming year.
What is the name of the traditional Czech soup often served as the first course during Christmas Eve dinner?
Fish soup (rybí polévka), often made from carp.
How many reindeer pull Santa´s sleight? Can you name the most famous one?
9! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
Is Boxing Day typically before christmas or after Christmas Day?
After! It is typically on the 26th December.
What do children in the USA hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts?
Stockings!
What is the name of the traditional Czech Christmas bread or cake?
"Vánočka."
What is the name of the traditional Czech Christmas treat made from honey, nuts, and spices (cinnamon)?In English we call it "Sweet Chimney" and you can usually buy it in Prague.
Trdelník!
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
In what year did the first Christmas card originate in the UK? 1843 or 2010?
1843!
What is the traditional drink during Christmas in the USA, made with milk, eggs, and spices?
Eggnog.
What is the name of the Christmas event in Prague that attracts many visitors?
Christmas market.
Which type of nuts are often included in Czech Christmas cookies?
Walnuts.
Name at least 3 of Santa´s reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph