Christmas Traditions
What date is Christmas celebrated in English speaking countries?
25th of December
What colour is Santa's suit?
Red
In which country do people eat “bûche de Noël” (a Yule log cake) at Christmas?
France
What song repeats the line “Jingle all the way”?
Jingle Bells
What do we call the socks that are hung by the fireplace?
Stockings
What do people usually put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What animals pull Santa's sleigh?
Reindeer
What is the name of the Christmas figure in Italy who brings gifts on January 6th?
La Befana
In the movie Home Alone, what is the boy’s name who is left behind?
Kevin
What is another word for “presents”?
What plant do people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What is the name of Santa’s most famous reindeer?
Rudolph
Which country celebrates “Las Posadas” to honor Mary and Joseph's journey?
Mexico
Who sings the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Mariah Carey
What is the name of the red and white candy shaped like a hook?
Candy cane
What do children leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk
Where does Santa Claus live?
The North Pole
In Japan, what food is very popular to eat at Christmas?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Which animated film features the story of a train to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What do you call the small figure of baby Jesus in a Christmas decoration?
Nativity scene or crib
Which European country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
What do people call Santa Claus in the UK?
Father Christmas
What is the traditional Christmas drink in the United States that is made with eggs, milk, and spices?
Eggnog
Which Christmas carol includes the line “Sleep in heavenly peace”?
Silent Night
What word means “songs sung at Christmas time”?
Carols