Christmas Words
How do you say "juleaften" in English?
Christmas Eve
Name 3 dishes/types of food typically eaten at a Danish Christmas dinner
For Example: duck, roast pork, red cabbage, boiled potatoes, caramelized potatoes, rice pudding, brown gravy
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Finish the lyric: "Last Christmas I gave you ..."
"... my heart"
December 25th
Name two names for "julemanden" in English
Santa Claus + Father Christmas + Saint Nick + Kris Kringle etc.
What is the English word for "kanel"?
Cinnamon
What was the old nordic winter solstice festival called?
Yule/jól
Who sings the song "All I Want for Christmas"?
Mariah Carey
Where does Santa Claus live (according to people in English-speaking countries)?
The North Pole
What does "christmas bauble" mean?
julekugle
What is "mulled wine" called in Danish?
Gløgg
What did Jesus get as gifts from the 3 wise men?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Finish the lyric: "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the ..."
"... Mistletoe last night"
What type of plant do you have to kiss underneath at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What is the plural form (flertal) of "reindeer"?
Reindeer
Which 3 types of poultry (fjerkræ) are often eaten for Christmas?
Duck, goose and turkey
In what country did the tradition of Christmas trees start?
Germany
What song is this lyric from: "You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear voices singing, let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
What do you get for Christmas if you've been naughty?
Coal
What is the English word for "slæde"? Spell it out
S-L-E-I-G-H
What object is typically hidden in a British Christmas pudding?
A coin
What country did Saint Nicholas (who inspired the story of Santa Claus) come from?
Turkey
Finish the lyrics: "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a ...."
"... One horse open sleigh"
What do American children often leave out for Santa Claus?
Cookies and milk