traditions
In England the people write a billion of them every Christmas and send them to friends and relatives.
Christmas cards
Before modern-day Christmas lights, people used to use these to light up their Christmas trees.
candles
What type of meat do the British eat for their main course of Christmas dinner?
turkey
What is the Christmas season in the UK?
winter
What is the name of the British Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
What do a lot of British do on December 26th?
They go shopping, because the shops are open on that day.
What are the most popular Christmas colours in the UK?
red and green
What is the name of a traditional, famous dish that is served for Christmas dinner (together with the turkey)?
plum pudding (made from dry fruits, hazelnuts, rum and other ingredients)
Name the month when Christmas is in the northern hemisphere?
December
What is the snowman's name?
Frosty
What do the British hang over their fireplace to be filled with sweets and little presents?
stockings
What lies on the Christmas dinner table, is opened by two people and brings a lot of fun?
Christmas cracker
What type of candy hangs on the Christmas trees?
candy canes
In the morning of what day do the British children open their presents?
Christmas Day
Who wrote the famous Christmas story "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
What do the groups of people sing when they go from house to house at Christmas time?
Christmas carols
What do the British wear on their heads during Christmas dinner?
a paper crown
What sweet little cake (filled with a fruity mixture) is very popular among the British - not only for Christmas?
mince pies
When is Boxing Day?
26th December
It's the day when workers and servants got presents in boxes from their employers.
How many reindeers pull Santa's sleigh?
8
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
The people hang it up in their houses, especially over doors. If two people stand underneath it, they can kiss each other.
mistletoe
This Christmas decoration is made from strands of silver.
tinsel
What is a very popular Christmas punch in the UK and in America?
egg-nog
What is "Heiligabend" in English?
Christmas Eve
What is the name of the bird that is often shown on Christmas cards?
robin
In former times the postmen who brought the Christmas cards to the people wore bright red uniforms.