Christmas Traditions
What date is Christmas Day?
December 25
hat sweet, round dessert is traditionally eaten at Christmas in many places?
Cake (or Christmas cake)
Do most people in Japan celebrate Christmas as a national holiday? (Yes/No)
No
Which U.S. state is famous for a very large decorated tree?
New York
What color is Santa’s suit?
Red
What do people often put at the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What savory roast is commonly served at a Christmas dinner?
Turkey (or ham)
What fast-food chain is famously busy on Christmas Eve in Japan?
KFC
What do many U.S. families leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies
What do people often say to each other at Christmas?
Merry Christmas
What do children hang on the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Stocking(s)
Name a popular Christmas food item found in Japan (often eaten at Christmas parties).
Fried chicken (KFC is popular on Christmas in Japan)
What sweet is commonly eaten in Japan at Christmas time (often decorated)?
Christmas cake (a strawberry shortcake-style cake)
What do many families put up in their living room at Christmas time?
A Christmas tree
What do kids want to open on Christmas?
Presents
Name the person who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve in many countries.
Santa Claus
What drink made with milk and spices is popular at Christmas in the U.S.?
Eggnog
How do many young people in Japan often spend Christmas Eve? (short answer)
Going on a date
What big shopping day happens the day after Thanksgiving, marking the start of the holiday shopping season?
Black Friday
What can you build outside when it snows?
A snowman
What do people sing at Christmas time? (give one example)
Christmas carols (e.g., “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night”)
In the U.K., people often eat a sweet pudding at Christmas. What is it called?
Christmas pudding (or plum pudding)
In Japan, is Christmas mostly for families and God or more for couples and looking pretty lights?
Couples and looking at pretty lights.
In the U.S., which figure traditionally helps Santa and is often a Christmas decoration helper?
An elf (Santa’s elf)
What do people often hang on doors at Christmas time?
A wreath