Christmas
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vocabulary
100

In which Asian country is it a tradition to eat KFC fried chicken for Christmas dinner?

Japan

100

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the...

way

100

The month of "January" is named after Janus, the Roman god with two...? wives/ faces/ tails

 (Faces - one looking back, one looking forward)

100

What is the nickname of Dominik Hašek?

the Dominator

100

the typical white and red candy at Christmas

candy cane

200

In the UK and USA, people hang this item by the fireplace to be filled with presents. 

sock / stocking / pantyhose

200
  • Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day you ....... it away. 


gave

200

In 46 B.C., which famous Roman leader created the "Julian Calendar" and established January 1st as the start of the year?

Julius Ceasar

200

Which number did Jaromír Jágr wear on his jersey for most of his career?

68

200

what is the name for trees which stay green in winter? (everlasting, evergreen, forevergreen)

evergreen

300

In the Czech Republic, people keep a scale from this animal in their wallet for good luck with money.

A carp.

300

I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I ..."  

need

300

In Scotland, the first person to enter a house after midnight brings luck. What is this tradition called? (first-stepping, first-footing, first-dooring)

first-footing

300

Who is generally considered the greatest hockey player of all time (nickname: "The Great One")? Initials are W.G.

Wayne Gretzky

300

Christmas songs are called 

Christmas carols

400

What is the name of the famous British Christmas dessert made with dried fruit and often soaked in alcohol?

A (Christmas) Pudding

400

John Lennon: "So this is Christmas, and what have you..." 

done

400

In which country is this a tradition on New Years Eve - to jump into the ocean and jump over 7 waves: a) Brazil b) Australia c) Sri Lanka

Run into the ocean & jump seven waves.

400

Which Canadian team has a blue maple leaf on their logo?

Toronto Maple Leafs

400

what can you build out of snow? 

a snowman, an igloo

500

In Norway, people hide their ....... on Christmas Eve. a) brooms b) spoons c) socks

brooms (from evil and witches)

500

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so..(brightful, skillful, delightful)

delightful

500

In Spain, it is a tradition to eat 12 pieces of what fruit at midnight for good luck? Grapes, dates, figs

grapes

500

Who was the legendary coach of the Czech team in Nagano?

Ivan Hlinka

500

when do US people celebrate Christmas? On which day? 

25th