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What are the origins of Boxing Day?

It is generally thought that the day was created for people to ‘box up’ their unwanted gifts and give them to the poor who had nothing.

Name 3 Christmas songs

Students' answers

What animal pulls Santa's slegh?

reindeer

When is Boxing Day?

December 26th

What is tinsel?

decoration

What is placed in the Christmas pudding?

a silver coin

What do British people usually put into a cracker?

a small gift, a party hat and a riddle or a joke

When is Christmas's Eve?

December 24th

What do you hand in front of a fireplace for Santa to put presents in?

Stockings

What do mince pies filled with?

a mixture of dried fruits and spices called mincemeat

Who brought the tradition of the Christmas tree?

Prince Albert

Which country does the tradition of Christmas trees come from?

Germany

How is a hot, spiced wine drink called?

Mulled wine (Gluhwein)

What do you call songs sung at Christmas?

Christmas carols

Name 3 Christmas movies.

Students' answers

Who do British people listen to at 3pm on Christmas Day?

the King

Which English author wrote the book ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Charles Dickens

Where did the tradition of Christmas stockings come from?

According to tradition, the original Saint Nicholas put gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters

Who wrote George V's first message?

Rudyard Kipling

What do you call a decorated paper tube that makes a sharp noise?

cracker

What colour are mistletoe berries?

white

Who was Sir Henry Cole?

He started the British Christmas tradition of sending cards