Traditions
What goes on top of the Christmas tree?
A star
There's a story about a mean creature who hated Christmas. He disliked Christmas so much, he tried to stop it from coming by stealing all the toys, trees, and treats in Whoville. He was green, had a heart two sizes too small, and a dog named Max. Who was he?
Grinch
What color is the typical candy in the shape of J?
red and white
Every year 2 million letters are addressed to Santa Claus.
FALSE. Every year 20 million letters are addressed to Santa Claus.
She ____ (be going to, play) computer games
She is going to play computer games
When is Christmas celebrated?
December, 25
What is the name of the film in which the boy was left alone at home?
Home alone
What are the three main dishes of the new year in Russia?
Olivier, tangerines, herring under a fur coat, etc.
Reindeer lose their antlers every year.
TRUE. Annoyingly for people showing off their reindeer to tourists at Christmas, male reindeer usually lose their antlers shortly before the Christmas period. Females tend to lose theirs in the New Year. Reindeer or Caribou are the only animals where both males and females grow antlers.
I'm scared ___ spiders and mice.
of
What do people traditionally hang on the fireplace?
Stockings
At Christmas, many people like to sing songs. Songs associated with Christmas have a special name. What do we call them?
Carols
People often drink this to celebrate the New Year's starting
Champagne
In 2000 the USA ate more turkey per head than any other country in the world.
FALSE. The Israelis ate through enough turkey that year to give an average of 22 pounds for every man, woman and child. The Americans came a poor second with 17.2 pounds per head followed by the French, Germans, Italians and British.
Name 7 uncountable words
chocolate, candy, milk, sugar, flour, etc.
What were the original decorations put on Christmas trees?
apples
What is the origin of Christmas carol Silent Night?
(Austria, England, Germany)
Germany
What is the name of the English dessert made from milk, eggs and flour? It looks like jelly.
Pudding
The first plastic Christmas trees were produced by a toilet brush manufacturer. They used the same bristles, they just dyed them green.
TRUE.
do\what\in the evening\you\today? (Present Cont.)
What are you doing today in the evening?
What is the name of Christmas calender for 24 days with little doors for each date.
Advent calender
What is the title of the popular Christmas song written by Chuck Berry?
(Run Santa Run, Run Rudolph Run, Run Baby Run)
Run Rudolph Run
What is the main Christmas dish of the inhabitants of England?
turkey
During the Christmas season, almost 28 LEGO sets are sold every second.
TRUE.
Jimmy, put_____ your clothes and take ____ the rubbish!
away, out