Christmas objects
Christmas vocabulary
Traditions around the world
Nativity
Christmas actions and situations
100

This circular decoration made of leaves is hung on doors at Christmas.

Advent wreath

100

Another word for Christmas song.

Carol

100

In Spain, children traditionally receive gifts from these three kings.

The Magi

100

The three kings who visited baby Jesus.

The Magi

100

Something you do before giving a present.

Wrap

200

Children hang this by the fireplace to receive presents.

Stocking

200

The night of December 24th.

Christmas Eve

200

In the UK, this dessert is traditionally eaten on Christmas Day.

Christmas pudding

200

The gifts brought by the Magi.

Gold, frankincense and myrrh

200

The action that consists of using ornaments to make the places more beautiful.

Decorate

300

This plant is often used for kissing traditions at Christmas.

Mistletoe

300

Something that is decorated with lights and other ornaments during Christmas.

Christmas tree


300

In Catalonia, this character is beaten so it gives presents.

Tió

300

The place where Jesus was born.

Bethlehem

300

What people often do together on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.

Gather, have a meal together, celebrate...

400

This object is placed on top of the Christmas tree.

A star / angel

400

A synonym for "present" often used at Christmas.

Gift

400

This country is famous for starting the tradition of Christmas trees.

Germany

400

The day when the Magi arrive in Spain.

Epiphany

400

The action that Santa does with his sleigh pulled by reindeers.

Ride

500

An object that consists of a segmented cardboard tube wrapped in a brightly decorated twist of paper with a prize in the centre, making it resemble an oversized sweet-wrapper.

Christmas cracker

500

The period of four weeks before Christmas.

Advent

500

In this country, people eat KFC for Christmas dinner.

Japan

500

The star that guided the Magi.

Star of Bethlehem

500

What do Spanish people do meanwhile the 12 bells are ringing?

Eating grapes