Christmas around the world
Harry Potter
Czech and Slovak languages
Christmas - vocabulary
100

Where does the tradition of Christmas tree come from?

Germany

100

What is the name of a huge spider in "Harry Potter and Secret Chamber"?

Aragog

100

How to say "blueberry" in Slovak?

borůvka

čučorietka

100

sparkler

prskavka

200

Are there countries where "The Three Kings" bring Xmas gifts? 

Yes or no

Yes, in many countries

Spain, Panama,Honduras,...

200

When is Harry Potter birthday?

31 July

200

Slovak call this animal "bocián". What about Czech language?

čáp

stork

200

mistletoe

jmelí

300

Where do people eat KFC at Christmas time?

Japan

300

What are the names of Ron´s twin brothers?

Fred and George

300

A Slovak teacher once said to students on the coach/bus: You can leave your "vankúš" here.  So, what does the word "vankúš" mean?

polštář

pillow

300

Nativity Scene

Jesličky

400

Christmas dinner in Poland consists of 12 courses. 

Why 12? 

 Polish people  are religious ...

12 apostles

400

What is the name of the teacher who helps Lord Voldemort in the first book?

Quirrell

400

The word "bodka" is used very often in email adresses. What does it mean?

. or @

. tečka

dot

400

Advent wreath

adventní věnec

500

Eggnog is quite common in some countries. What is it?

vaječný koňak

500

Where does the headtechar Dumbledore keep his memories? 

You can also use to to travel back in time and nobody can see you.

Pensieve 

Myslánka

500

When you buy "morčacie" meat, what do you actually buy?

turkey, krůtí

500

Ježíšek

Baby Jesus