English Traditions
What is a Christmas Cracker?
When you pull the cracker with the person next to you, you hear a loud ‘bang!’ and a paper hat, a joke and a small gift fall from the cracker.
In what country on January 6th a special almond cake with a toy crown inside is eaten?
France
In what culture can you find the Pooping log as apart of their christmas traditions?
Catalonia
True or False: Santa Claus was born on December 25th
False
How does Santa get to homes?
By a chimney
Name a typical British Christmas dessert?
Christmas pudding or minced pies
In what countries are wooden decorations and candles put in windows?
Germany
In what country do they have Bad Satan, a ghoulish creature called 'Krampus'; the evil accomplice of St Nicholas, is said to wander in the streets in search of badly-behaved children.
Austria
What is the real name Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
What do people hang on a mantelpiece for Santa to leave presents?
Christmas stocking
When under a mistletoe, what are you to do?
Kiss someone
In what country do the Three Wise Men arrive on the night of January 5th to give presents to children? Most towns have a carnival style parade.
Spain
What country does the tradition of a Christmas Tree come from?
Germany
What is an abbreviation for 'Christmas'?
"Xmas"
What is the name of the piece of fabric that goes on top of a present?
A bow
In England, how do children send their letters to Santa?
They burn them in a fire, in that way their letters reach the North Pole.
In what country does St. Nicolas bring presents on December 6th to good children and a bag of sticks for bad children?
Czech Republic
In what country, on Christmas Eve, is it customary to strip naked and take a long and respectful stint in the sauna, which is also believed to be home to the legendary sauna 'elf'?
Finland
Finish this sentence: "Last Christmas I gave you my heart but _______________________________?
"Last Christmas I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away"
What is Christmas Caroling?
singing Christmas song
What is Boxing Day and what is traditionally done on that day?
It is a national holiday the day after Christmas, when people open presents.
In what country do they recognise the address of Santa Claus, North Pole as HOHOHO.
Canada
In what country is it customary to eat out in KFC?
Japan
What day of the week is Christmas Eve on this year?
Tuesday
How does Santa travel?
sleigh pulled by reindeers