Julefilm/Holiday movies
I filmen “Elf” rejser Buddy til denne amerikanske storby for at finde sin familie.
In the movie “Elf,” Buddy travels to this American metropolis to find his family.
Hvad er New York City?
What is New York City?
Amerikanerne pynter ofte julekager formet som små mennesker.
Americans often decorate Christmas cookies shaped like little people.
Hvad er gingerbread men
What are gingerbread men?
Denne danske juletradition går ud på at danse rundt om træet og synge julesange.
This Danish Christmas tradition involves dancing around the tree while singing carols.
Hvad er at danse om juletræet?
What is dancing around the Christmas tree?
Denne lyskæde bruges traditionelt på juletræet og var oprindeligt lavet af levende lys.
This type of decoration is traditionally used on the Christmas tree and was originally made with real candles.
Hvad er juletræslys?
What are Christmas tree lights (candles)?
Denne amerikanske julesang fra 1942 synges ofte af Bing Crosby og er en af verdens bedst sælgende singler.
This American Christmas song from 1942, often sung by Bing Crosby, is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Hvad er “White Christmas”?
What is “White Christmas”?
“The Santa Clause” bliver hovedpersonen julemand ved et uheld – hvordan?
“In The Santa Clause, the main character becomes Santa by accident – how?”
Hvad er han kommer til at tage julemandens tøj på?
“How does he end up putting on Santa’s clothes?”
Denne juleøltype brygges ofte stærkere end almindelig øl og lanceres typisk i november.
This type of Christmas beer is usually stronger than regular beer and released in November.
Hvad er julebryg? / What is Christmas beer?
Denne nordiske figur blev oprindeligt opfattet som en husånd og ikke som den gavmilde julemand.
This Nordic figure was originally seen as a household spirit rather than a gift-giving Santa.
Hvad er nissen?
What is the nisse/elf?
Denne juleudsmykning hænges ofte i vinduer og symboliserer Betlehemsstjernen.
This Christmas decoration is often hung in windows and symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem.
Hvad er en julestjerne?
What is a Christmas star?
I dette europæiske land er det tradition at spise KFC juleaften.
In this country, it is traditional to eat KFC on Christmas Eve.
Hvad er Japan?
What is Japan?
I “Home Alone 2” farer Kevin vild i hvilken lufthavn?
“In Home Alone 2, Kevin gets lost in which airport?”
Hvad er LaGuardia/NY-lufthavnen? (New York)
“What is LaGuardia / the New York airport?”
Denne juleklassiker er teknisk set en dessertvin, men serveres ofte varm med krydderier, rosiner og et skvæt spiritus.
This Christmas classic is technically a dessert wine, but is often served warm with spices, raisins, and a splash of spirits.
Hvad er gløgg baseret på hedvin (typisk rødvin eller portvin)?
What is mulled dessert wine (often red wine or port wine)?
I Danmark blev denne juletradition først udbredt i 1800-tallet blandt borgerskabet og kom senere til resten af befolkningen.
In Denmark, this Christmas tradition first spread among the bourgeoisie in the 19th century and later reached the rest of the population.
Hvad er juletræet i hjemmet?
What is the Christmas tree in the home?
I Danmark blev denne type julepynt især populær i 1940’erne, da man selv lavede pynt af papir på grund af materialemangel.
In Denmark, this type of Christmas decoration became especially popular in the 1940s, when people made decorations from paper due to material shortages.
Hvad er papirpynt (fx hjerter og guirlander)?
What are paper decorations?
Denne julefilm fra 1988, der foregår i Los Angeles, diskuteres ofte, om den “rigtigt” er en julefilm.
This 1988 movie set in Los Angeles is often debated as to whether it is truly a Christmas movie.
Hvad er Die Hard?
What is Die Hard?
“The Grinch” har en loyal hund. Hvad hedder den?
The Grinch has a loyal dog. What is its name?
Hvad er Max?
Who is Max?
Denne søde juledrik laves traditionelt på æggeblommer, sukker og spiritus – ofte rom eller cognac.
This sweet Christmas drink is traditionally made from egg yolks, sugar, and spirits such as rum or cognac.
Hvad er æggesnaps?
What is eggnog?
Den moderne julemand, som vi kender ham i dag med rød dragt og hvidt skæg, blev i høj grad formet af reklamer i dette århundrede.
The modern Santa Claus, with red suit and white beard, was largely shaped by advertising in this century.
Hvad er det 20. århundrede?
What is the 20th century?
Denne internationale juleudsmykning stammer oprindeligt fra Tyskland og blev hængt på træet som spiseligt pynt.
This international Christmas decoration originated in Germany and was hung on the tree as edible decoration.
Hvad er honningkager?
What are gingerbread ornaments?
I denne del af verden falder julen midt om sommeren, og julefejringen foregår ofte med grill og strandture.
In this part of the world, Christmas falls in the middle of summer and is often celebrated with barbecues and beach trips
Hvad er den sydlige halvkugle (fx Australien)?
What is the Southern Hemisphere (e.g., Australia)?
I filmens "Love Actually" slutning synger en af børnene en ikonisk sang til skolekoncerten, hvor kameraet ofte klipper til Sam og hans trommespil. Hvilken sang?
“In the ending of Love Actually, one of the children sings an iconic song at the school concert, where the camera often cuts to Sam and his drumming. Which song is it?”
Hvad er “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
“What is ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’?”
Denne klassiske julecocktail indeholder whisky, sukker, bitter og appelsinskal og forbindes ofte med luksuriøse julebarer.
This classic Christmas cocktail contains whisky, sugar, bitters, and orange peel, often associated with upscale holiday bars.
Hvad er en Old Fashioned?
What is an Old Fashioned?
I Danmark blev denne juledag først en officiel helligdag i 1770, da man samlede flere kirkelige festdage for at effektivisere kalenderen.
In Denmark, this Christmas-related day only became an official public holiday in 1770, when several church feast days were consolidated to streamline the calendar.
Hvad er anden juledag?
What is Boxing Day (Second Day of Christmas)?
Denne danske julepyntstradition, opfundet i midten af 1900-tallet, kombinerer fletning, symbolik og farver og er i dag et ikon for dansk jul.
This Danish Christmas decoration tradition, invented in the mid-20th century, combines weaving, symbolism, and colors and is today an icon of Danish Christmas.
Hvad er flettede julehjerter?
What are woven Christmas hearts?
Denne juletradition indebærer, at man gemmer en syltet grøntsag i juletræet, og den, der finder den, får held eller en gave.
This Christmas tradition involves hiding a pickled vegetable in the Christmas tree, and whoever finds it gets good luck or a gift.
Hvad er juleagurken?
What is the Christmas pickle?