Christmas Traditions across the pond
When do people in Britain usually put their Christmas trees up?
from the beginning of December
What are Christmas stockings?
socks that are hung up over the fireplace
What do people in the UK traditionally eat for Christmas dinner?
Turkey
When does Father Christmas come?
in the night of the 24th December
What do people say to each other at Christmas and New Year?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
What do many adults in Britain do on Christmas Eve?
go to the pub with friends
What do people in England customary put on top of the Christmas Tree? (2 items)
An angel or a star
What is Christmas dinner?
How does Father Christmas get into the house?
down the chimney
Which bell do the Londoners wait for to strike at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Big Ben
When is Christmas celebrated and what does it mark?
In the UK and many other countries, the main celebration takes place on Christmas Day (25 December). From the Christian origins of the holiday, this day marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
What do people do under the mistletoe?
kiss
What is there in a Christmas pudding (3 items)?
a lot of brandy, a coin, a lot of fruit
What's another name for Father Christmas?
What's the meeting place for people in New York City at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Times Square
What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day in Great Britain – a holiday (December 26). Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria was on the throne. It was a day where servants would be given time off and thanked for their hard work with a 'special box' of treats.
What's the special word for Christmas songs?
Carols
What are mince pies?
sweet little cakes filled with raisins and other dried fruit
Who helps Santa Claus deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve?
Reindeer
What are New Year's resolutions?
Promises to change habits during the new year
Which country does the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London come from every year?
Norway
The traditional Scottish New Year's song
"Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns. mas
What is the traditional cake eaten at Christmas?
Christmas cake, an English tradition that began as plum porridge.
A Christmas cake is a heavy cake containing much dried fruit and usually having a covering of icing. It is made to be eaten at Christmas. It can also be called a fruitcake.
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What do New Yorkers do near the Rockefeller tree?
go ice-skating