When do British people celebrate Christmas?
A on the 24th of December
B on the 25th of December
C on the 26th of December
on the 25th of December
Guess the word "lelbs"
bells
The idea of the Christmas tree/dinner/carols was invented by the Germans in the 16th century. Firstly it would be decorated with apples, roses and tinsel.
tree
The traditional Christmas dinner is ... with vegetables.
roast turkey
How long does the Christmas Advent last?
A 2 weeks before Christmas
B 4 weeks after Christmas
C 4 weeks before Christmas
4 weeks before Christmas
Guess the word "danlec"
candle
The day after Christmas Day, Advent/Boxing/Holly Day was invented for people to ‘box up’ their unwanted gifts and give them to the poor who had nothing.
Boxing
In England people make Christmas ... long before Christmas.
pudding
How many "doors" does the Advent Calendar have?
A 24 doors
B 25 doors
C 26 doors
24 doors
Guess the word "tharwe"
wreath
The British Christmas tradition of sending cards/presents/letters dates all the back to 1843.
cards
Kids like the tradition of cooking ... for Santa Claus.
biscuits
When and where was the first Advent Calender created?
A in 1918 in Turkey
B in 1908 in Germany
C in 1980 in France
in 1908 in Germany
Guess the word "tesnerp"
present
The British traditionally pull Christmas turkey/decorations/crackers before festive dinner.
crackers
... pies are traditional British pastries that are made at Christmastime.
Mince
When was the first Christmas Tree put on the Trafalgar Square in London?
A in 1967
B in 1857
C in 1957
in 1957
Guess the word "singscot"
stokings
An interesting Christmas tradition in the UK is placing a silver star/coin/spoon in the pudding that is said to bring luck to the person who finds it.
coin
Christmas ... in blankets are traditionally sausages wrapped in bacon or dough and then cooked and served with Christmas dinner.
pigs