Christmas
Basics
Basics
What holiday is on December 25th?
Christmas
Is Hanukkah in summer or winter?
Winter
What is another word for "present"?
Gift
Do all Americans celebrate the same holiday? (Yes/No)
No
What cold, white thing falls from the sky in the winter?
Snow
What green plant do many American families decorate?
A Christmas tree
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
Eight (8)
What do we call colourful lights in winter?
Holiday lights/ Decorations
Who do Americans usually celebrate holidays with?
Family/Friends
Name one winter activity.
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Skiing
- Snow Ball fights
What man in red clothes brings gifts to children?
Santa Claus
What do people light each night of Hanukkah?
Candles
What verb means "to give something to someone"?
To give (a da)
True or False: Some Americans celebrate Christmas, some Hanukkah, some both (ambii), and some neither (nici).
True
What hot drink do people like in winter?
- Hot Chocolate
- Tea
Name two things Americans put on a Christmas tree.
- Lights
- Ornaments
- Star
- Angel
- Tinsel
Name two things families do during Hanukkah.
- Light candles
- Eat special food (latkes, donuts)
- Play games (dreidel)
- Give gifts
Finish the sentence: "Families ______ together on holidays."
- Celebrate (a sărbători)
- Eat (a mânca)
- Meet (a întâlni)
Name two ways Americans celebrate winter holidays.
- Family dinner
- Gifts
- Decorations
- Movies
- Music
Please name all the months.
3 months
December, January, February
What song does this American singer, Mariah Carey, sing about Christmas that is very popular in the USA?
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
True or False: Hanukkah starts on the same day every year, like Christmas (on December 25th).
FALSE. Hanukkah starts on a different day every year!
In 2025, it started yesterday night (Sunday, Dec 14th).
What is the large, decorated sock (ciorap) that is hung from the chimney (horn) of every house during Christmas time?
Stocking
What is the name of the green monster who hates Christmas from the famous story written by Dr. Seuss?
The Grinch
What is one important Moldovan tradition during Christmas time that involves singing?
Caroling (coldinǎ)