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What form of transport does Santa use to deliver presents ?
A sleigh
What do people tie on presents?
Ribbon or a bow
In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees begin?
Germany
What is the night before Christmas Day called ?
Christmas Eve
Why is the 26th December called Boxing Day in the UK ?
1. It is the day when most boxes are recycled.
2. Servants got a Christmas box (present) on this day
3. Boxing matches were traditionally shown on TV on this day
Servants traditionally got a day off and a Christmas box from their masters.
Where might you get a joke on Christmas Day ?
Inside a cracker
What is the best selling Christmas song of all time ?
Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ . It sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide.
In which ocean is Christmas Island ?
The Indian Ocean
What plant do people traditionally kiss under ?
Mistletoe
Name 2 of the wise men.
Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar
What do people in the UK traditionally do at 3pm on Christmas Day?
Watch the queen’s speech on TV.
Where did St Nicholas come from ?
Present day Turkey .
What prickly leafed plant is normally used to decorate houses at Christmas?
Holly
When does Santa visit houses in the UK ?
Christmas Eve
Name a Christmas themed ballet first performed in Russia in 1892.
The Nutcracker
What famous Christmas carol was the first song broadcast from space in 1965.
Jingle Bells
