Food and drinks
What traditional Christmas dessert in the UK is made with dried fruits and often set on fire before serving?
Christmas pudding
What are some (at least two) traditional decorations people use on a Christmas tree?
Lights / baubles, glass balls/ tinsel, garland
In this country people decorate their houses with bunches of 'Christmas Bush' a native tree with small green leaves and cream colored flowers which turn deep shiny red. On Boxing Day most people go and visit their friends and often have barbecues.
Australia
It's the most ______________ time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It's the most______________ time of the year
Wonderful
What did Tom Smith, a London confectioner, invent in 1847?
Christmas crackers
What is the traditional meat served at Christmas dinner in the UK?
Turkey
What is the name of the star that guided the Wise Men?
The Star of Bethlehem
In this country one of the biggest celebrations is St. Lucy's Day on December 13th remembering a young Christian girl who was martyred and killed for her faith in 304. On Christmas Eve people prepare a 'julbord' which is a buffet table with a lot of fish dishes and drink glogg.
Sweden
It is a quiet and slow song about the night Jesus was born.
Silent night
What is the 25th December called?
Christmas Day
What is the popular Christmas drink made with eggs, milk, sugar, and often spices called?
Eggnog
What plant has red berries and green leaves used for decoration?
Holly
This is a very large officially bilingual and multicultural country with various traditions. Some people open their gifts on Christmas Eve and some open their stockings. People here say that their country is the home of Santa Claus but the Finnish people would disagree. However, in the capital city one of the oldest and largest Santa Claus parades in the world takes place every year.
Canada
This is a love song sung by an American singer. She doesn’t want any gifts or decorations. She just wants to be with someone she loves.
All I want for Christmas is you
What can you watch on British TV on Christmas Day at 3pm?
The king´s speech
What other spicy hot beverage do people also drink to keep warm?
Mulled wine
What do you call a religious folk song or popular hymn usually telling about Jesus´s birth?
Carol
Christmas has only been celebrated here for the last few decades as there are not many Christians. But Christmas Eve is thought of more as a romantic day in which couples spend time together and exchange presents. The most popular Christmas meal is KFC chicken.
Japan
It is a popular Christmas song sung by Frank Sinatra. It is about enjoying the winter season and being cozy inside, while outside the weather is cold and snow is falling.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go...
Let it snow!
How many Christmas puddings are eaten in the UK each year?
around 25 million
What kind of potatoes are eaten at Christmas in the USA?
Sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes
What is a Nativity scene?
It is a part of the basic Christmas decoration which shows the Jesus birth from the Christmas story with other figures in a model-like landscape.
In Finland, where do many families go on Christmas Eve afternoon as a peaceful and reflective tradition?
Sauna
Which song sung by a popular British duo tells us about a relationship that ended badly the previous year when the guy gave his heart to someone but wasn´t loved back?
Last Christmas
What do people do with Christmas crackers?
Pull them to create a "crack" and reveal a paper crown, a joke, and a small toy or gift, having fun with family as a festive start to the meal.