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Christmas Quiz

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  • Who brought the tradition of the Christmas tree?
    Prince Albert
  • 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.
  • What do you hand in front of a fireplace for Santa to put presents in?
    Stockings
  • When is Boxing Day?
    December 26th
  • 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
  • What do British people usually put into a cracker?
    a small gift, a party hat and a riddle or a joke
  • Which country does the tradition of Christmas trees come from?
    Germany
  • Name 3 Christmas movies.
    Students' answers
  • Who wrote George V's first message?
    Rudyard Kipling
  • Who was Sir Henry Cole?
    He started the British Christmas tradition of sending cards
  • When is Christmas's Eve?
    December 24th
  • What colour are mistletoe berries?
    white
  • How is a hot, spiced wine drink called?
    Mulled wine (Gluhwein)
  • Who do British people listen to at 3pm on Christmas Day?
    the King
  • What do you call songs sung at Christmas?
    Christmas carols
  • Which English author wrote the book ‘A Christmas Carol’?
    Charles Dickens
  • What do you call a decorated paper tube that makes a sharp noise?
    cracker
  • What do mince pies filled with?
    a mixture of dried fruits and spices called mincemeat
  • What is tinsel?
    decoration
  • Name 3 Christmas songs
    Students' answers
  • What is placed in the Christmas pudding?
    a silver coin
  • What animal pulls Santa's slegh?
    reindeer