Czech Traditions
The main day of Czech Christmas celebrations
December 24
These paper items, pulled apart at the table, contain jokes and small gifts
Christmas crackers
This red-clothed figure delivers presents on Christmas Eve in the USA
Santa Claus
This figure is a common Christmas cookie
gingerbread man
This classic movie features Kevin, whom his family forgets at home
Home Alone
This person traditionally brings presents to Czech children
Ježíšek (Baby Jesus)
The name of the British monarch’s speech on Christmas Day
King's Christmas Message
Americans often hang these by the fireplace for small gifts
Christmas stockings
Sweet alcoholic drink that is popular at Christmas markets
mulled wine
This song by Mariah Carey is one of the most played Christmas hits
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Traditional Czech Christmas dinner
fried carp with potato salad
This sweet dessert, sometimes set on fire, is traditionally served in the UK
The Christmas pudding
This New York landmark is famous for its Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Rockefeller Center
This cake is traditional in many English-speaking countries and often contains alcohol
fruitcake
This 1843 novella by Charles Dickens features Ebenezer Scrooge
The Christmas Carol
This tradition serves as fortune-telling
Pouring molten lead into water
This British holiday on December 26th is a public holiday
Boxing Day
This sweet holiday drink, made with milk and spices, is popular in the USA
eggnog
This Czech Christmas pastry is braided and often eaten on Christmas morning
vánočka
This British movie tells several love stories and stars Hugh Grant
Love Actually
The most famous Czech Christmas fairytale film about a girl and three magical nuts
Three Wishes for Cinderella
This centuries-old tradition involves singing from house to house
caroling
The name of the large parade held in New York City on Thanksgiving, kicking off the Christmas season
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
What is the traditional British Christmas dinner called?
roast (turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables etc.)
This movie follows Buddy, who grows up at the North Pole and travels to New York
Elf