Traditions in the UK
Traditions in the US
UK & US Christmas Food
UK & US Christmas Movies, Songs & Literature
UK vs US – Spot the Difference
100

What do children in the UK pull at the Christmas table that contains a paper crown and small gifts?

What are Christmas Crackers?

100

Who is the main gift-bringer in the US?

Who is Santa Claus?

100

What sweet, striped candy is very common in the US at Christmas?

What is Candy Cane?

100

What red-nosed reindeer is famous in Christmas songs and movies?

Who is Rudolph?
100

In the US, people say “Merry Christmas.” What is the alternative common in the UK?

What is 'Happy Christmas'?

200

On 26 December, the UK celebrates a holiday. What is it called?

What is Boxing Day?

200

What large event happens every Thanksgiving that also officially starts the US Christmas season?

What is The Thanksgiving Day Parade?

200

What British pastry filled with dried fruit and spices is a Christmas favourite?

What are Mince Pies?

200

Which American movie features a boy who is left at home during Christmas?

What is Home Alone?

200

What do Brits call "Santa Claus"?

Who is "Father Christmas"?

300

What meat is traditionally served for Christmas dinner in the UK?

What is Roast Turkey?

300

What plant do Americans hang in their houses that you traditionally kiss under?

What is Mistletoe?

300

What sweet drink, usually made with milk, eggs, and spices, is popular in the US at Christmas?

What is Eggnog?

300

Which UK author wrote “A Christmas Carol”?

Who is Charles Dickens?

300

In the UK, Christmas dinner is usually eaten in the early afternoon. In many US households, when is Christmas dinner more commonly eaten?

When is in the Evening? (5-7pm)

400

What fruitcake dessert do many British families set on fire with brandy?

What is Christmas Pudding?

400

What is the name of the tradition where Americans hang a giant sock-shaped decoration by the fireplace for Santa to fill?

What are Christmas Stockings?

400

In the UK, what is the name of the sauce served with turkey?

What is Bread Sauce?

400

Which UK Christmas film features the character Billy Mack, who releases a cheesy Christmas song?

What is Love Actually?
400

What do Americans leave out for Santa instead of the UK’s mince pie?

What are Cookies & Milk

500

What speech is broadcast on UK television every Christmas Day at 3 p.m.?

What is the King's Speech?

500

Which US state is most associated with the story of Santa’s North Pole workshops?

What is Alaska?

500

In the US, what pie is traditionally eaten at Christmas, especially in the South?

What is Pecan Pie?

500

Who sings the UK Christmas classic “Last Christmas”?

Who is Wham!?
500

In the UK, children write letters to Father Christmas. In the US, where do children often mail their letters?

What is the North Pole?
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