The day Christmas is celebrated in English-speaking countries
What is the 25th of december
100
In most countries people go carolling, but in England they do this
What is wassailing
100
The Puritans made it illegal to mention St. Nicolas' name and people were not allowed to exchange gifts, light a candle, or sing Christmas carols. From 1659 to 1681, it was even forbidden by law in Boston.
This would happen if you expressed any Christmas cheer.
What is a fine
100
The reason why Christmas in Australia is different in one very important way
What is summer
200
Where the story of Jesus Begins
What is The Old Testament
200
Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle and Santa.
What is Santa Claus
200
They usually include singing, dancing, slapstick and jokes.
What are Pantomimes
200
Christmas celebrations experienced a rise in popularity. This was largely because of this
What is Dutch immigrants (who brought many Christmas traditions with them during the 17th Century)
200
The small tree which has green leaves and cream-coloured flowers that turn deep red around Christmas.
What is the 'Christmas Bush'
300
They were lying in the fields close by, watching and protecting their flocks.
What are shepherds
300
The god Baldr mother’s tears
What is white berries on the mistletoe
300
It is a gift from Norway to the people of the United Kingdom as a ‘thank you’ for British support given to Norway during the Second World War.
What is The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
300
The day the Christmas season begins
What is Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving).
300
When Santa visits Australia, he gives his reindeer a well-deserved rest and this is who pull the sleigh then
What is six white boomers (kangaroos)
400
How they had been warned that King Herod did not intend to worship the child Messiah like he had said
What is a dream
400
Where The story of Santa begins in the 4th century
What is Turkey
400
Many younger children write letters to Santa, but they do not always send them. Instead they burn the letters in the fireplace. How Santa reads them
What is smoke
400
When the Americans meet and celebrate Christmas with their Family and neighbours.
What is the 24th of december
400
concerts held outdoors at night and they vary from small local gatherings to large televised events.
What are Carols by Candlelight
500
every head of a household had to report to his home town and give information there about how much land and property he owned, how many slaves and tenants lived on his property, and how many members were in his family.
What is a census
500
The tradition began in Germany where it were already common by the beginning of the 18th century.
What are Christmas trees
500
The tradition of a royal Christmas message began in 1932 when King George V read a speech on the radio written by Rudyard Kipling. It was a huge succes on this date and time
What is 3 pm on Christmas Day
500
turkey with stuffing, ham or roast beef with side dishes such as potatoes, squash, roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce.