Germany Traditions
Who brought gifts on Dec 6th?
St Nicholas "der Heilige Nikolaus"
What does the oldest girl wear on St. Lucia day?
Crown of candles
When do people open gifts?
After church on Christmas Eve.
Where did "Father Christmas" leave presents?
In stockings or pillow cases by the fire or bed.
Where did most people go on Christmas Eve?
Midnight Mass
What Christmas tradition originally came from Germany?
Advent Calendar or Christmas Tree
What is a Swedish buffet called?
Smörgåsbord
What popular meat is eaten at dinner?
Lutefisk (cod) or ribbe (pork ribs)
What did children put into the fireplace?
Letters to "Father Christmas."
What was set out to represent Christ's birth?
Christmas Crib (Nativity)
Name two popular German Christmas Songs.
“O Christmas Tree” (“O Tannenbaum”) and “Silent Night,” (“Stille Nacht.”)
What is made to represent the Bethlehem star?
Paper star lanterns
What figure do they make out of straw?
Yule Goat, "Julebukk"
What famous cake comes from Britain?
Fruit Cake
What did traditionally whitewashed during Advent?
Outhouse
What became popular from the Grimm's Fairy Tales
Gingerbread Houses
What do they decorate trees with? (Name 2)
Flowers, paper stars, gingerbread cookies, lights
What do churches do at 5pm on Christmas Eve?
Ring Bells
This popular desert has sponge cake, fruit, cream, & brandy.
Trifle
What popular plant was used for a door wreath?
Holly
Who drew (St Nicholas) Santa Claus in Harper's Weekly Magazine?
Thomas Nast
Name the Swedish advent candles.
Candlestick Bridge or "Julstake"
What do the people do for the Nisse (Christmas Elf)?
Leave a bowl of rice porridge
What happened on Boxing Day?
They opened the church poor box and gave money to the poor.
Why was a candle placed in the front window?
To welcome Mary, Joseph, & Baby Jesus