Study

Christmas quiz C1

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What's the name of this custard-based beverage that is traditionally drunk at Christmas in the US and England?
    Eggnog
  • Name four countries where Christmas isn´t a traditional holiday
    (teacher´s satisfaction).
  • Name four ingredients of an English Christmas pudding?
    (teacher´s satisfaction).
  • What country do Christmas trees originally come from ?
    Germany
  • In what part of the world do they decorate their Christmas trees with spiderwebs?
    Ukraine, Eastern Europe
  • In what month do Russians celebrate Christmas?
    January
  • True or False: Nobody is sure when Jesus was born?
    True
  • What's the name of this film in English?
    Home Alone
  • True or false : Radical protestants banned Christmas in England in the 17th century
    True
  • How do you say "villancico navideño" in English?
    Christmas carol
  • In what country did decorated Christmas trees originate?
    Germany
  • What food do Polish people typically eat on Christmas ?
    Carp (accept fish).
  • Instead of a stocking, what item of clothing do Children leave for Father Christmas in France?
    Shoe
  • True or false: It sometimes snows in the Sahara desert
    True
  • What are the "Reyes Magos" called in English ?
    Three wise men, (accept: Three Kings, the Magi)
  • True or false : In France, in addition to Father Christmas, there is also "Father Whipper", who goes around houses, whipping all the naughty children.
    True
  • Which company is responsible for the image of a red-suited Santa Claus?
    Coca Cola
  • Name four typical decorations for a Christmas tree
    (teacher´s satisfaction)
  • What do people do under mistletoe at Christmas?
    Kiss!
  • Name the Christmas film!
    It's a Wonderful Life
  • How do you say "Espumillón" in English ?
    Tinsel
  • True or false: In Lithuania people do not eat meat on Christmas?
    True
  • What day is the Winter solstice?
    21 December
  • What is the name of the Christmas ballet which has many dances based on sweets (including the Sugarplum Fairy)?
    The Nutcracker
  • How many points does a snowflake have?
    6
  • What saint is Santa Clause based on?
    St. Nick/Nicholas
  • Which English author wrote 'A Christmas Carol'?
    Charles Dickens
  • Name two of Santa's reindeer.
    Rudolf, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen
  • What food is typically eaten in England on Christmad day ?
    Turkey (also accept goose)
  • In Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visited Ebeneezer Scrooge?
    4! Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
  • According to legend, what was St Joseph (Jesus´s father)´s job ?
    Carpinter
  • True or false, Dutch people traditionally recieve their presents on the 6th of December and not the 25th
    True
  • What movie is this still from?
    The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • What's the name of the 26th of December in Ireland?
    St. Stephen's Day
  • What's the name of this mischievous little guy who moves around the house at Christmas time? (Hint: It rhymes, ____ on the _____)
    Elf on the Shelf
  • How do you say "acebo" in English ?
    Holly
  • What 3 things do children leave next to the chimney for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve?
    A glass of milk (or a brandy), some cookies and a carrot for Rudolf
  • Name five traditional things Irish people eat at Christmas.
    Roast potato/vegetables, mashed potato, ham, turkey, brussel sprouts, gravy, stuffing, Christmas pudding, trifle, Christmas cake, mince pies
  • What is the name of the evil equivalent of Santa Clause, who punishes children who have misbehaved?
    Krampus