Czech Christmas
What did people use to do on St Stephen's Day (26 December)?
a) brew special Stephen's beer
b) wear costumes and visit neighbours
c) go caroling
c) go caroling
Who is Father Christmas?
a) the one who brings presents in Britain
b) famous cartoon character
c) a saint who lived in 10th century
a) the one who brings presents in Britain
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the
a) way
b) day
c) bay
a) way
What's the Scandinavian name for Christmas?
a) Koledda
b) Yule
c) Jolg Krestomes
b) Yule
When did people in Czech countries start to serve carp for Christmas dinner?
a) in 17th century
b) in 18the century
c) in 19th century
c) in 19th century
What are people supposed to do under a mistletoe twig?
a) kiss
b) dance
c) make a wish
a) kiss
When do the British, Americans and Canadians open their presents?
a) on 24th Dec. evening
b) on 25th Dec. morning
c) on 25 Dec. evening
b) on 25th Dec. morning
Complete: I'm dreaming about ________ Christmas....
a) my
b) light
c) white
c) white
In December, some people celebrate Chanuka. Who are they?
a) Moslims
b) Jews
c) Buddhists
b) Jews
Why did (and sometimes still do) Czechs often serve lentil or pea dishes at Christmas dinner?
a) to protect their home
b) to keep money in their family
c) to ensure good harvest for the following year
b) to keep money in their family
Where does the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree come from?
a) Germany
b) Poland
c) England
a) Germany
What do people often do on Boxing Day (26 Dec) in Britain and Canada?
a) watch or join sports events
b) throw away boxes of useless things
c) take part in MMA competitions
a) watch or join sports events
Who composed our famous Czech Christmas Mass (Česká mše vánoční)?
a) Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic
b) Jan Jakub Ryba
c) Bedřich Smetana
b) Jan Jakub Ryba
In Catalunya, Spain, people place a figure called Caganero in their Nativity Scenes. What does this figure do?
a) pees
b) pukes
c) poo
What is the most traditional kind of Christmas cookies in Britain and US?
a) mince pies
b) Christmas pudding
c) vanilla crinkles
a) mince pies
What is the name and meaning of the fourth (4th) candle on an advent wreath?
a) Betlehem candle (love)
b) Shepherd candle (joy)
c) Angel candle (peace)
c) Angel candle (peace)
What do people in New Zealand usually do at Christmas?
a) go camping or on picnics
b) go to the Zoo
c) go on parades
a) go camping or on picnics
When was the hit Last Christmas from the duo Wham! released?
a) 1984
b) 1992
c) 1999
a) 1984
What do Estonians usually do before they go to Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve?
a) drink a lot of alcohol
b) take a sauna
c) go bob sledging
b) take a sauna
What is the most popular Christmas dish in Japan?
a) Chicken
b) Pizza
c) Fish salad
a) Chicken