England
What day is Christmas celebrated on in the UK?
25th of december
What red-and-white character is believed to bring presents to children on Christmas Eve in the USA?
Santa Claus
When is Christmas celebrated in Canada?
December 25th
What time of the year is New Year's Eve celebrated in New Zealand?
When is Christmas celebrated in Australia?
On December 25th.
What traditional food is usually served for Christmas dinner in the UK?
Roast turkey with vegetables.
What do many American families decorate and place presents under at Christmas?
A Christmas tree
Name one sweet treat that Canadians eat at Christmas.
Butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, or Christmas cookies.
Where do many New Zealanders like to celebrate New Year's Eve?
What season is it in Australia during Christmas?
Summer.
What do people usually pull at the Christmas dinner table to get small gifts and jokes?
Christmas crackers.
What traditional song is often sung by groups of people going from house to house during Christmas time?
Christmas carols (or caroling)
Where do people traditionally hang stockings for Santa Claus?
On the fireplace.
Which drink do New Zealanders often drink on New Year's Eve - juice, champagne, or tea?
Champagne.
What food do Australians like to eat during Christmas?
Seafood, salads, cold meats.
What traditional speech does the monarch give on Christmas Day, and how do people usually watch or listen to it?
The Christmas Message, broadcast on television and radio
What Christmas tradition involves hanging socks by the fireplace to receive small gifts?
Hanging Christmas stockings
What tradition is celebrated in Canada on December 26th?
Boxing Day.
What kind of music or dancing can you often see on the streets during the New Year holidays?
Maori dances/Haka/traditional dances, music.
Where do Australians like to celebrate Christmas?
On the beaches.
What activities are traditionally associated with Boxing Day?
It is the day after Christmas, when people relax, visit family and friends, watch sports, go shopping in sales, and spend time together.
Which famous poem, first published in 1823, begins with “It was the Night Before Christmas” and helped shape the modern American image of Santa Claus?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
What is a unique Christmas tradition in Canada that is not usually found in other countries?
Some people celebrate “Mummering” by dressing in costumes, visiting neighbors' homes, singing, dancing, and having fun.
Which major city in New Zealand is known for its New Year's Eve fireworks?
Auckland.
Why do some Australians celebrate a second Christmas in July?
Winter fun.