COUNTRIES
How many countries does the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consist of?
4
How is the evening of January, 6th called?
Christmas Eve
Which flower is the national emblem of Wales?
a daffodil
When was Christmas celebrated in Tsarist Russia?
on the 25th of December
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Many people fast (don't eat certain foods) on Christmas Eve, until the first star has appeared in the sky. They can eat only a porridge made from wheat or rice served with honey, fruit (especially berries), chopped walnuts or sometimes even fruit jellies!
Can you name this porridge?
'sochivo' or 'kutia'
How many states are there in the United States today?
50
What is the name of the two-week period starting on Christmas Eve?
Christmastide(Rus: svyatki)
Which country in the UK was called Ulster not long ago?
Nothern Ireland
Who was the first to come to the baby Jesus with gifts?
The Magi