Christmas Basics
What date is Christmas Day celebrated?
December 25th.
What is the name of the man who delivers presents on Christmas Eve?
Santa Claus
What do people hang on their doors during Christmas?
A wreath
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition start?
Germany
What is the name of the story about a man visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve?
A Christmas Carol
Whose birthday do Christians celebrate on Christmas?
Jesus Christ’s
What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
What do people put on top of the Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What do people in Spain say instead of “Merry Christmas”?
Feliz Navidad
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the first day?
A partridge in a pear tree
What kind of tree is traditionally decorated at Christmas?
A fir or pine tree
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer?
Rudolph
What do people kiss under at Christmas time?
Mistletoe
What food is often eaten for Christmas dinner in the UK?
Roast turkey
Who tried to stop Christmas in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
The Grinch
What colours are most often used at Christmas?
Red and green
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
What drink is often served warm with milk, sugar, and spices at Christmas?
Hot chocolate (or eggnog)
What do many people in Japan eat for Christmas dinner?
KFC (fried chicken)
In Home Alone, what city does Kevin’s family fly to for Christmas vacation?
Paris
What month does Christmas happen in?
December
What do children usually leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk
What song starts with “Jingle bells, jingle bells”?
Jingle Bells
What kind of bread or cake filled with fruit is popular in Germany at Christmas?
Stollen
What popular drink is known as “Christmas punch” made with eggs, milk, and sugar?
Eggnog