Winter and Christmas decorations and colours
Name 5 winter colours.
Silver, Red, Gold, Blue, Lilac
What drink is sometimes referred to as milk punch?
Egg nog
What was the first company to use Santa Claus for advertising?
Coca Cola
Finish the verse
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas ___________
(must be sung)
With every Christmas card I write
Why do people decorate their houses with red and green?
In ancient times, some cultures belived that the red and green holly plants would keep the world beautiful during winter.
What popular treat is made to represent a Shepard’s cane?
Candy canes
What was Santa Claus‘s first name?
Said Nicholas
What popular Christmas song was not written for Christmas?
Jingle bells
When did people start using the colours red and green at Christmas time more commonl?
1931
What desert last a long time and is made with a lot of ingredient?
Fruitcake
Who is Prancer’s sister
Dancer
Finish the verse
I don’t need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace _____________________________
(Must e sung)
Santa Claus won’t make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day.
Why do people decorate their houses with lights?
some cultures believed that the lights would restore the suns light.
Where did Christmas cookies originate?
The Netherlands
How long has Santa been Santa Claus?
200 years
Who was the composer of The Nutcracker?
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
What 2 poisonous plants do people decorate their homes with during Christma?
Mistletoe and poinsettia
Why did people start making Christmas cookies?
Most families did not have a lot of food for winter, so their friends and family wrapped cookies up and sent them to other families.
Where did Santa Claus originate?
the Netherlands
Finish the verse
Silent night, holy night, ________
(Must be sung)
Shepards quake at the sight, glories stream from heaven afar.