Easy Christmas facts
When is Christmas EVE?
December 24th
Santa lives in which country?
Finland
What do you eat on New Year's Eve in Japan?
Toshikoshi soba
Americans don't eat KFC on Christmas! What do they eat?
Turkey, ham, or roast beef
What are the most popular Christmas colors? (2 colors)
Red and green
In ___________, Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments （オーナメント）shaped like spiders and spider webs.
A: Ukraine B: Mexico C: Denmark
A: Ukraine
What is one food that Americans eat on New Year's Day?
Pork/ham, green vegetables such as spinach, black eyed peas (beans)
Americans don't eat Christmas cake! What do they have for dessert?
Christmas cookies
What is a popular Christmas food in JAPAN?
KFC, chicken, Christmas cake
In Sweden, people make a huge ____________ made from hay (干し草).
A: Reindeer B: Horse C: Goat
C: Goat
What are 2 countries that give New Year's money?
(Hint: In some countries, New Year's isn't on January 1st.)
Japan, China, Vietnam
Who do Americans spend Christmas with?
Family
Where are 2 Christmas markets in Tokyo?
Meiji Jingu Gaien, Roppongi, Azabudai, Sky Tree, Ebisu, Marunouchi, Shibuya, Ueno, etc.
In this country, a witch (魔女) named La Befana gives presents to kids instead of Santa. What country is it?
Italy
In Spain and Portugal, people eat grapes as a lucky food at New Years. What is the lucky number of grapes to eat?
12 grapes, one for each month of the year.
How many Christmas presents do American kids usually get?
10 to 20
What are two popular Christmas songs?
Last Christmas, Jingle Bells, All I want for Christmas is you, etc.
In Germany and Austria, a very scary demon （鬼）comes with Santa to scare kids (like なまはげ in Japan!)
What is his name? カタカナもOK!
Krampus
クランパス
The famous New Year's song is called 'Auld Lang Syne'. In Japan, it is the song for closing time in shops. WHAT COUNTRY is the song from?
Scotland
What is the special drink that Americans only drink at Christmas?
Eggnog