Christmas idioms
Food & drinks
Decoration
History
Culture
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Good things come in small packages
We should not judge a package by its size. Just because a package is small, it doesn’t mean it’s not good or the best.
100
What bread mixture is typically eaten with turkey for Christmas dinner?
stuffing
100
What is the name of popular confectionary which is shaped like a walking stick?
Christmas candy cane
100
What is the original Santa dress code?
Santa Claus initially wore clothes that were in green, purple, or blue. For many years, this was the common theme for the jolly old man at the North Pole. However, Coca-Cola decided to dress him up in colours that matched their brand, and that stuck.
100
What is the highest-grossing Christmas film?
The Grinch ($511,595,957)
200
Like turkeys voting for Christmas
Someone accepts a situation that will have a bad outcome for them.
200
It is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins
Mulled wine
200
What do you call the ball-shaped decorations, which are hung from the trees?
baubles
200
What does the wreath symbolize?
The Christmas wreath is representative of the crown of thorns that Jesus wore. Eventually, the colors of Christmas – red, green, and gold were added. Red is said to represent the blood of Jesus, green is supposed to symbolize life, and gold stands for royalty and light.
200
What is the most-recorded Christmas song in history (733 different versions) since 1978?
Silent Night
300
Lit up like a Christmas tree
it means they are overly dressed (or drunk). You can also say ‘done up like a Christmas tree.
300
Sweet pastry, filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices. 
Mince pies
300
This is a plant. People are expected to kiss under it at Christmas time.
Mistletoe
300
Why is Christmas celebrated on 25th December (24th)?
Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was the son of God. For most people, it takes place every year on 25 December.
But, in fact, no one actually knows the exact date Jesus was born!
300
Name a literary classic by world-famous English author Charles Dickens (it was first released in 1843 and tells a story about Scrooge and his emotional transformation after receiving visits from the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come).
A Christmas Carol
400
Christmas Came Early
Something good happens, especially if it was unexpected.
400
Name small round vegetables which are traditionally eaten with Christmas dinner.
Brussels sprouts
400
It is ring-shaped arrangement of flowers and leaves, which is hung on a door (put on table) for decoration.
Wreath
400
What are the Christmas celebrations based on?
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia was the most anticipated week on the Roman calendar, celebrated every December during the winter. In paying homage to Saturn, the god of time and agriculture. Romans would take the week off from work (even the slaves), decorate their homes with wreaths, light festive candles, attend parties and feasts, and exchange gifts and offerings. When the Roman Empire embraced Christianity, many of these traditions were carried over to the celebration of Christmas.
400
The Christmas carol "Jingle Bells" wasn’t the song’s original name, nor was it about Christmas. Could you think of a different name and holiday which could be celebrated by this song?
One Horse Open Sleigh
The tune was first performed for a Thanksgiving service at the church.
500
The proof is in the pudding
The success of something can only be judged by testing or using it.
500
What is the name of the fruit cake which is served with cream and eaten at Christmas? /cranberry-almond-and-orange-christmas-pudding-435939-hero-fd6ec17a79ea460697b58c94885d3cc7.jpg)
Plum / Christmas pudding
500
It is a type of decoration usually used for stairs that can be strung along a winding staircase or can be put on fireplaces.
Christmas garland
500
Since 1947 a tree is being sent to London's Trafalgar Square where it is decorated with lights. Standing a towering 20 m tall, this gift is in gratitude for Britain's support during World War II. What country is sending this annual gift?
Norway
500
What do you think could Christmas truce mean? It happened in 1914.
Unofficial and impromptu pause in fighting along some two-thirds of the 30-mile front controlled by the British Expeditionary Force, the guns fell silent for a short time. Men from both sides on the Western Front laid down their arms, emerged from their trenches, and shared food, carols, games and comradeship.