American Christmas Traditions
Kids love to go see this person at malls, events, etc. and ask him for specific items for Christmas.
Santa
One of the most loved Italian Christmas traditions is nativity scenes what are they called in Italy?
Presepe
Lots of these are eaten each year at Christmas. Americans participate in exchanges of these sometimes.
Cookies
A sweet bread with candied fruits and raisins that is traditionally given as a gift on Christmas day in Italy.
Panettone
What Are The Colors Of The Italian Flag?
Green, White, Red
A traditional non-alcoholic Christmas drink in America
Eggnog
What red flower is traditionally associated with Christmas in Italy?
Stella di Natale
A classic American Christmas desert comprised of lots of fruit?
Fruitcake
Traditionally Italian Christmas Eve dinner is missing what?
Meat
What Is The Italian Word For ‘Cheers’?
Salute
What snack do Americans sometimes string together and decorate their tree with?
Popcorn
Who are the bagpipe players that go from house to house playing Christmas carols during the holiday season?
Zampognari
Most popular Christmas vegetable casserole in America?
Green bean casserole
What is Neapolitan Struffoli?
Fried dough balls covered with honey
Which Italian Dish Is Made Of Thinly Sliced Raw Meat?
Carpaccio
Families like to gather together and watch these at Christmas time
Christmas movies
According to Italian Christmas traditions, who is the old woman riding a broom who delivers gifts
La Befana
Most common American protein served at Christmas?
Turkey
Italians celebrate Christmas Eve with a large Christmas feast known as what?
La Vigilia
What Is The Famous Italian Liqueur Made From Lemons?
Limoncello
Driving through neighborhoods or paying for an elaborate display, American’s like to see these
Light shows
On the rocky slope of Monte Ingino is what famous Christmas sight? Over 460 lights are on its slope to evoke the “world’s largest ?.” In 2017, it “was lit” from outer space by the Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli. The design illuminates over 2,133 feet of the mountainside
Gubbio’s christmas tree
Santa’s favorite cookie in America?
Chocolate chip
What are the 7 traditional fishes in an Italian Christmas Eve dinner?
clams, mussels, halibut, shrimp, anchovy, calamari and scallops.
What Is The Name Of Italy’s High-Speed Train?
Frecciarossa
This Christmas tradition started in 2005 and now millions of American homes have one that appears just after Thanksgiving
Elf on the Shelf
A board game that originated in Naples and is often played with prizes for the winners
Tombola
Most popular American vegetable during Christmas?
Potatoes
Why did the Italian’s originally adopt fish as a Christmas Eve meal tradition?
A symbol of Christ as the “fisher of men”, represents eternal life and resurrection
Who is the patron St. of Italy?
St. Francis of Assisi