Christmas traditions
When do people in Denmark typically celebrate Christmas?
December 24th
Who's birthday are we celebrating on Christmas?
Jesus Christ <3
What does the "J" in "J-dag" stand for?
Julebryg (Christmas brew)!
What warm drink, served with almonds and raisins, is a Danish holiday favorite?
Gløgg (mulled wine)
Has Marina celebrated Christmas in Denmark before?
No :)
When is Lucia day?
The 13th of December
What is the Danish word for the traditional work-/family Christmas lunch or dinner event held in December featuring many small dishes, often open-faced sandwiches, beer and schnapps?
Julefrokost!
J-dag celebrates the release of what Danish beer?
Tuborg Julebryg!
What kind of bird is traditionally eaten for Christmas in Denmark?
A Duck!
When is it appropriate to decorate for Christmas in our home?
The day after halloween - November 1st!
What do Danes do before opening gifts? It involves a Christmas tree.
We sing and dance around the tree
Which Christmas song has become the most-streamed holiday song of all time?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
When does J-dag always take place?
The first Friday in November!
What hidden item in the Danish rice pudding (risalamande) brings a prize to the person who finds it?
An almond
Who is most obsessed with Christmas food out the three roomies?
Anne! She's is from Jylland where Christmas food is no joke
In some Orthodox Christian countries, Christmas is celebrated on a different date than in most of the world. When is it celebrated, and why?
On January 7th, because they follow the Julian calendar (orthodox calendar) instead of the Gregorian one.
What day of the year is the biggest shopping day, Black Friday, on?
The last friday of November, the day after Thanksgiving :)
What specific time is the beer of the year released?
20.59
Name four traditional Christmas dishes at an American Christmas dinner.
Turkey, Ham, Gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, fruitcake, eggnog
Whose birthday is the closest to Christmas? Is it Alma, Anne or Marina's?
Marina's birthday!! It's on the 25th of October - exactly to months before Christmas :)
What name is given to a Latin American nine-day tradition (from December 16 to 24) during which communities reenact Mary and Joseph seeking lodging, and then celebrate with cards, songs and feasts?
Las Posadas!
What country has the most significant increase in alcohol consumption during the festive season?
The United Kingdom!
In what decade was the first Tuborg Christmas brew first released?
In the 1980s
Eating fried chicken at a fast-food restaurant is a Christmas tradition in which country?
Japan! On average, 3.6 million Japanese families will choose to eat fried chicken on Christmas Day
Where will our Christmas tree be when we get one?!
In the corner of the living room, in front of the radiator and next to the coffee machine :)