Mystery box
Some send THESE far away, some put THESE under the New year tree, some even put these in the fridge. In Britain THESE are thrown into the fireplace. Anyway, the one THESE are for hardly ever gets THEM. What is in the mystery box?
A letter to Santa
In which country did people start to decorate Christmas trees?
Germany
If you live in Denmark and you were given some ugly cups or plates, don't throw them away at once - wait for the New Year. How can you get rid of them then?
There is a tradition in Denmark to break the kitchenware at the doorsteps. The more shatters they collect the more prosperous the New Year will be.
In a popular cartoon it was alive. You have probably seen some thıs wınter. You need a vegetable to make a true one.
Snowman
How many days did Kevin actually spend at home alone in a popular film?
Three days
Hated by models and nutritionists, THIS thing with a French name has become one of the symbols of the New Year in Russia.
Mayonnaise
There is a legend explaining how socks became the place where to put presents. According to this legend three poor sisters put their stockings on the chimney :
1. to attract Santa to their home
2. to dry their freshly-washed stockings
3. because they didn't have special boxes for presents
They hung their freshly-washed stockings to dry. St Nick dropped the bag of gold into their chimney and that's how the gifts were found in the stockings. Just by the accident.
What drink do British people leave for Santa Claus near the Christmas tree?
Brandy or Cherry (alcohol, anyway:))
Part of this word comes from a German word for mountain, and it was the cause of one of the most famous sea accidents of all time.
Iceberg
This well-known character can be described as the opposite of generous, affectionate, sensitive, caring, gracious and bald:))
Grinch
He is mean, ruthless, rough, selfish, clumsy and hairy
In Austria, people tear THESE on the last day of December. One of THESE predicted the end of the worls in 2012. Some of THESE get thinner towards the end of the year. What is in the mystery box?
A calendar
In which country there is no fixed date for the New Year? It changes every Year.
China
When Spanish people celebrate New Year, they eat one of these at every clock strike.
- olives
- peas
- grapes
- sunflower seeds
They eat 12 grapes for good luck in the coming year
This fictional character had 7 friends much smaller and older than her.
Snow White
Can you recognize this song played backwards?
Last Christmas
THIS appeared because of the bad harvest in one of the European countries in the 19th century. Now they can range from cheap ones to real masterpieces. What is in the mystery box?
A bauble
The birthplace of St.Nicolas, who was Santa's prototype is in today's
- Greece
- Italy
- Turkey
- Israel
St.Nicolas was born in the town of Mira, in today's Turkey.
In Italy, a kindly witch called Befana brings presents to children. Good kids get sweets, but what do naughty children get?
Pieces of coal
If something is unlikely to succeed, they say it has ".............'s chance in Hell"
Snowball
Which popular Cristmas song was originally written for the Thanksgiving holiday?
Jingle bells
Initially, THESE were used to scare off bad spirits. Some of THESE can turn a person into an animal. Two years ago, people got into trouble for not wearing THESE. What is in the mystery box?
A mask
The word Xmas(a shortened version of Christmas) appeared in
1. 1500s
2. 1900s
3. 2000s
1500s
The first letter from Greek "Χριστός" was a common abbreviation of Christ. "-mas" means a church service.
Although in this country Christmas doesn't have any historical or religious significance, people still celebrate it - by having a huge meal in KFC!!!
Japan
The tradition began in 1974 after a wildly successful marketing campaign called "Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!" or "Kentucky for Christmas!"
Which country consumes three times more electricity per capita than any other country?
Iceland
In ‘The Christmas Song’ what was ‘roasting on an open fire’?
Chestnuts