Christmas Traditions
What is the date when Christmas is celebrated?
December 25.
What is the main meat dish traditionally eaten at Christmas dinner in the UK?
Turkey
Who were the three people who gave gifts to baby Jesus, and what is their common name?
The Three Wise Men
What is the name of Santa’s flying helpers?
Reindeer
What is Santa Claus's famous catchphrase?
Ho Ho Ho!
What do people traditionally send to wish others a Merry Christmas?
Christmas cards
What is the sweet drink made from milk and chocolate that is popular at Christmas?
Hot chocolate
In which year did the Christian Church officially decide to celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
440 AD
What magical item does Santa use to deliver presents on Christmas Eve?
A sleigh
Draw a popular Christmas symbol that is traditionally decorated for the holidays.
You have 1 minute!
a Christmas tree, holly, fresh mistletoe branches, a wreath, Christmas lights, or any other Christmas symbol
What do people traditionally do with presents before opening them at Christmas?
Wrap them.
What is a popular Christmas treat made of dried fruit, sugar, and flour, often served with tea?
Christmas cake
What event happens on the night of December 24th, when Santa delivers presents to children?
Christmas Eve
What is the name of Santa’s home, where he and his reindeer live?
The North Pole
Sing one line from the Christmas song
"Jingle Bells""Last christmas!""Let it snow" etc.
What is the most popular Christmas song worldwide?
"Jingle Bells"
What type of food is commonly eaten as an alternative to turkey for vegetarians during Christmas dinner in the UK?
Vegetarian roast
The name "Santa Claus" comes from the Dutch name for a legendary figure. What is the Dutch name, and which historical figure is it based on?
Sinterklaas, based on Saint Nicholas.
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa’s sleigh?
Rudolph
Show off different Christmas characters for 30 seconds, with 100 points for each character. Time's up!
Santa, his reindeer, elves, The Grinch,The Three Wise Men,Ghosts of Christmas,Gingerbread Men,Mrs. Claus
What Christmas movie features a boy named Kevin who is left home alone?
Home Alone
What is the name of the sweet food people often make with gingerbread cookies at Christmas?
Gingerbread house
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where families sing songs together around the Christmas tree?
Carol singing
What is the name of the large animal that pulls Santa’s sleigh, besides reindeer?
No other animal (Santa uses only reindeer).
You need to pack a gift in 45 seconds
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