Czech Traditions
On December 5th, Czech children are visited by...
On the evening of December 5th, adults or teenagers typically roam Czech streets as "Mikuláš, Anděl a Čert" to see if children have behaved themselves over the past year.
How do we predict future on the Christmas day? Mention at least two traditions
lead casting
Name at least three countries where Santa Claus delivers gifts
UK, Australia, USA, Canada, NZ...
Usually, every family has multiple types of these Christmas sweets, what is it? (in Czech)
cukroví
How do we call the 4 weeks before Christmas?
It’s customary to not eat meat during the day before Christmas dinner in order to see a…
golden pig
Under what plant do we kiss?
Who pulls Santa's sleigh?
Reindeers (8)
What is a drink that we drink during the Christmas period, usually on Christmas markets?
Hot wine - mulled wine
Why do we have Christmas? What does it represent?
To remember the birth of Jesus
Which fruit might be sliced in half during a Czech Christmas dinner to tell one’s fortune?
apple
What do we usually eat for Christmas Eve dinner?
lentil soup, carp, potato salad, Kuba..
Where does Santa put the gifts?
into the Christmas stocking
What is a traditional vegetarian dish made from buckwheat and mushrooms in Czechia?
Kuba
Who visits Czech homes on 6th January?
Three Kings
Czech children are brought Christmas presents by…
Ježíšek (baby Jesus)
What is the most famous fairytale - movie that is played every Christmas on TV?
Cinderella
Name three historical geographic regions of the Czech lands.
The Czech lands (České země) comprise the three historical regions of Bohemia, Moravia, and Czech Silesia
This popular Christmas drink, often made with milk, sugar, and eggs, is served during the holiday season
Eggnog
Do all countries have Christmas day on the same date?
No (Russia, Serbia 6.1,
Which Christmas leftover do Czechs keep in their wallet for good financial luck?
carp scale
What happens in the church on a Christmas day?
Christmas mass
Where is the tradition going to KFC for Christmas?
Japan
What is a typical desert for UK Christmas?
What countries use Feliz Navidad as Merry Christmas?
Spanish speaking countries (Spain, Mexico, Venezuela...)