FOOD
What is gingerbread?
A brown crusty cookie with icing on top
On what date do people get presents in Germany at Christmas time?
on 24th December (Christmas Eve)
When is Christmas Day in Britain?
on 25th December
Name three decorations that you can decorate the Christmas tree with?
tinsel, baubles, fairy lights, candles
How is German gingerbread ("Lebkuchen") different from Estonian gingerbread?
It's soft.
What is pork?
Traditional meat that Estonian and German people eat at Christmas time
On what date do people get presents in Britain?
On 25th December (Christmas Day)
What is advent?
The Christmas waiting time - four Sundays before Christmas
What fruit is used to make Christingles?
orange
Name three activities people can do during Christmas holidays on 25 and 26 December?
go to church, visit relatives, spend time with family
What "bird" do British people eat at Christmas dinner?
turkey
What does Nikolaus bring to German children?
chocolate, candies, nuts, fruit
When are Christmas Days in Germany?
on 25th and 26th December
What is the Estonian for "poinsettia"?
jõulutäht
What day is 6 December in Germany?
Nikolaustag (Nikolas' Day)
What "bird" do German people eat at Christmas dinner?
Goose
How does Santa deliver the presents into the house in Britain?
down the chimney
How do you call the calendar with 24 days?
Advent calendar
How many candles are on a Christmas wreath?
four
Where does the name Boxing Day come from?
Rich people used to give little gift boxes to their servants and poor people on that day.
When is the big Christmas meal served in Britain?
on 25th December in the early afternoon
What are the "stockings" for?
For little presents and sweets.
What is 26 December called in Britain?
Boxing Day
Which nation first started the tradition of bringing Christmas trees into homes?
A Germans B Britts C Norwegian
Germans
What time do shops close on Christmas Eve in Germany?
at 2 p.m.