Britain's Christmas Traditions
On Christmas, British families traditionally eat this large bird for their main meal.
turkey
This reindeer is famous for his red, glowing nose.
Rudolph
This country celebrates Christmas on January 7th due to the use of the Julian calendar for religious festivals
Russia
In this "Harry Potter" film, Harry receives his first invisibility cloak as a Christmas gift
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
a piece of coal
This is a popular British Christmas dessert
Christmas pudding
What is Santa Claus' wife's name?
Mrs. Claus
Known for the "Festival of Lights" or "Diwali," this country's celebration includes decorating homes with lights and giving gifts
India
In "Harry Potter," this magical object shows one's deepest desires and is first seen during Christmas
Mirror of Erised
A popular Christmas candy shaped like a shepherd’s hook
Candy Cane
In the UK, these are pulled at Christmas dinners, and they make a popping sound with a surprise inside.
Christmas crackers
He is known as Father Christmas in the UK
Santa Claus
This country celebrates the Lunar New Year with a festival that includes dragon dances
China
In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," this festive event takes place at Hogwarts during the Triwizard Tournament
Yule Ball
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
On this day after Christmas, it was a tradition in the UK to give money and gifts to poor people. Nowadays the British go shopping on December 26th
Boxing Day
These small creatures help Santa make toys in the North Pole
elves
In Scotland, the first person to come to your house after midnight during New Year's Eve is called this
First Footing
In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Harry receives this helpful map as a Christmas gift
Marauder's Map
This British monarch popularized the Christmas tree in England in the 19th century
Queen Victoria
In London, a giant Christmas tree is set up on this famous square.
Trafalgar Square
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day
Cupid
On Christmas, people in this country often enjoy a swim and a barbecue at the beach
Argentina
Where did Harry and Hermione spent Christmas in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" ?
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
goose