Christmas Vocabulary
What is the English term for "Nochebuena"?
Christmas Eve
In which country is it traditional to celebrate Christmas by eating a meal of roast lamb and having a big Christmas parade?
Australia
What song includes the line “Jingle bells, jingle bells”?
Jingle Bells
What movie features a boy who is left home alone during Christmas?
Home Alone
In many countries, what day do people celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What is the name of the person who delivers presents in some cultures, similar to Santa, but in Italy?
La Befana
In Mexico, what is the name of the Christmas celebration that includes reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay?
Las Posadas
What song says “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”?
white Christmas
What Christmas movie features a snowman named Frosty?
Frosty the Snowman
What do children leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
What is the term for the Christmas season in English, especially from December 1st to December 24th?
Advent
What is the name of the Swedish Christmas celebration that involves a big feast and dancing around a Yule Goat?
St. Lucia Day
"Bethlehem, bells of Bethlehem,
That the angels are ringing,
What news do you bring us?"
bell after bell (Campana Sobre Campana)
In which Christmas movie does a man named Ebenezer Scrooge learn to love Christmas?
A Christmas Carol
What is the name of the popular Christmas decoration shaped like a circle and made of leaves and berries?
A wreath
What is the word for the traditional Christmas “feast” in English, typically held on Christmas Day?
Banquet
In what country is it a tradition to eat “sable” cookies on Christmas, and who is the famous character associated with Christmas in France?
France, Père Noël
Which song includes the lyrics “Silent night, holy night”?
Silent night
What movie features a magical train that takes children to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
In Spain, what is the typical gift that the “Three Kings” bring on January 6th?
Gifts and sweets
What do English-speaking people call the “pesebre” or Christmas scene with the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph?
Nativity scene
In which country is the Christmas tradition known as “La Fête de Noël” celebrated with fireworks, outdoor feasts, and parades?
France
Which Christmas song asks “Do you see what I see?”
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What movie features a little boy who wants a red Ryder BB gun for Christmas?
A Christmas Story
In what country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas with a big family meal and seafood?
Italy