Christmas Traditions
On what date do French families celebrate the main Christmas festivities?
December 25th
What fun activity can you do on snowy mountains in the French Alps?
skiing
What's the French word for Christmas ?
Noël
What is the French name for a festive Christmas cake often shaped like a wreath?
bûche de Noël
What popular winter activity involves gliding down a snowy slope on a board?
snowboarding
What plant is often hung over doorways during Christmas in the USA for good luck?
A mistletoe
What do kids use to slide down snowy hills for fun in the USA?
A sled
What's the name for a small gift often found in Christmas stockings in the USA?
stocking stuffer
In the USA, what sweet treat is often left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
cookies
What's the name for rolling a ball of snow to make a figure in the USA?
Building a snowman
In France, what do children leave out for Santa Claus instead of cookies and milk?
Shoes or stockings
What icy activity, similar to dancing, is enjoyed by French kids during the winter?
Ice skating
What's the French word for mistletoe ?
le gui
What French pastry, shaped like a star, is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season?
kings cake or galette des rois
What festive French dessert is shaped like a small, fluffy pancake and is often enjoyed during the winter?
crêpes
What yummy drink made from eggs and milk is popular during Christmas in the USA?
Eggnog
In a famous TV special, what's the name of the snowman that comes to life in the USA?
Frosty, the Snowman
In the USA, what do people often say or sing when they wish for snow on Christmas?
"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"
In the USA, what popular holiday beverage is made from hot milk, cocoa, and marshmallows?
Hot Chocolate
In the USA, what traditional sweet is often hung on Christmas trees and exchanged during the holidays ?
candy canes
What tasty French Christmas cake is made of sponge cake and buttercream, shaped like a log?
Yule log cake or bûche de Noël
What French sport involves sliding down an icy track on a small sled?
luge
In France, what do they call Santa Claus ?
Père Noël
What special dish is a traditional French Christmas meal?
Turkey
What is the French word for a winter market where people can buy festive treats and crafts?
marché de Noël