Traditions
What tradition involves having an element from the outdoors come inside your home?
Setting up a Christmas tree
Finish the song lyrics.
"What fun it is to ride and sing..."
"A sleighing song tonight!" (Jingle Bells)
What is usually placed on top of a Christmas tree?
1. Angel
2. Star
When would Christmas dinner be traditionally served?
A) Christmas eve
B) Christmas day
Christmas Day
Name 3 of the most popular Christmas activities.
1. Visiting a Christmas Tree Farm
2. Building a Gingerbread House
3. Baking Christmas Cookies
What element is hung from the celling to bring upon love and friendship during the holidays?
A Mistletoe
Finish the lyrics
"What a bright time it's the right time...."
To rock the night away (Jingle Bell Rock)
What decoration has been hand crafted and used since 1842?
Hint: It was created by stringing 2 items onto a string to create a garland.
Stringing popcorn + Cranberries
A traditional Christmas Meal would consist of....
1. Turkey + Stuffing
2. Mashed Potatoes
3. Gravy + Cranberry sauce
4. Vegetables
Name 3 of the most popular Winter activities.
1. Ice skating
2. Sledding/ Tobogganing
3. Skiing
What tradition first started in 1863 involving a man who lived at the North Pole?
St. Nicholas/ Santa Claus
What is the most recorded Christmas song?
Silent Night
What is traditionally hung by the chimney?
Stockings
What cake is known to be served during the holidays?
Fruit cake
What activity would be done by children looking to express what they want for Christmas?
Writing letters to Santa
What was roasted over an open fire during the 16th century and became a Christmas tradition?
Chestnuts
What song describes a Christmas scene?
Hint: I'm dreaming of a....
White Christmas
What are the traditional colors of Christmas?
Red + Green
What is the most popular drink served at Christmas time?
Eggnog
What activity is done before the children go to bed on Christmas eve?
Hint: It involves sweets
Leaving Santa Milk and Cookies
Which Country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Finish the Lyrics.... You better _______ , You better _______, You better _______, I'm telling you why
Watch out
Not cry
Not Pout
(Santa Clause is coming to town)
What scene/ figures are traditionally placed out before Christmas but only finished until late Christmas eve?
A Nativity scene consisting of Marry, Joseph, Sheppard's and wise men are placed before Christmas. Although, Baby Jesus should only be added late Christmas eve as he wasn't born until then.
Instead of a Turkey or ham, what used to be the main dish cooked at Christmas time?
A goose
What activity was originated before the arrival of "Frosty"?
Building a Snowman