Christmas Traditions in the UK

Question 1

What does the name "Santa Claus" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Saint Nicholas

Question 2

It is generally thought that the day was created for people to ‘box up’ their unwanted gifts and give them to the poor.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Who helps Santa to make toys in his workshop?

Accepted Answer

Elves

Question 4

Children open their gifts when they wake up on December 25th. What is this day called?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Day

Question 5

Where does Santa live?

Accepted Answer

At the North Pole

Question 6

Which plant allows you to kiss a person if you stand under it with them?

Accepted Answer

Mistletoe

Question 7

What do British people usually eat for Christmas dinner?

Accepted Answer

Turkey and Christmas pudding

Question 8

These festive table decorations are pulled apart. What are they called?

Accepted Answer

Crackers

Question 9

How does Santa get into the house?

Accepted Answer

Down the chimney

Question 10

You’re supposed to take down all your decorations before the end of...

Accepted Answer

the 12th day of Christmas

Question 11

What do children hang on the fireplace or at the foot of their beds?

Accepted Answer

Stockings

Question 12

What do many British people watch on TV on Christmas Day?

Accepted Answer

The Queen’s/King's speech

Question 13

What are "pantos" usually based on?

Accepted Answer

well-known fairy tales

Question 14

What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Nativity scene

Question 15

What is a Christmas Carol?

Accepted Answer

a religious folk song or popular hymn, often connected with Christmas

Question 16

Brits say "Happy Christmas" instead of "Merry Christmas."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What is traditionally served as a dessert for Christmas Dinner?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Pudding

Question 18

What is usually hidden in the Christmas pudding?

Accepted Answer

A coin

Question 19

What is the name of the most famous reindeer?

Accepted Answer

Rudolph

Question 20

What are the traditional colours of Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Red and Green

Question 21

Christmas pudding is made of what main ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Dried fruit

Question 22

What do children in the UK usually leave for Santa near the Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

Mince pie and sherry

Question 23

What is in Mince Pies?

Accepted Answer

Dried fruits

Question 24

What should people do on New Year's Eve when the clock strikes midnight?

Accepted Answer

Kiss someone

Question 25

How many people tuned in to the Queen’s speech in 2020?

Accepted Answer

24 million

Question 26

British families will often go and see musical comedy shows over the Christmas period. What are they called?

Accepted Answer

Pantomimes

Question 27

What are usually in them?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

What does it depict?

Accepted Answer

The Birth of Christ

Question 29

What are these people doing?

Accepted Answer

Singing Carols

Question 30

At what time of day do you usually eat the main Christmas meal in the UK?

Accepted Answer

At lunch

Question 31

What do people hang on their doors for Christmas?

Accepted Answer

A Wreath

Question 32

What does Santa give to naughty children?

Accepted Answer

A lump of coal

Question 33

How many reindeer does Santa have?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 34

Where does the modern tradition of bringing in and decorating a Christmas tree begin?

Accepted Answer

in Germany

Question 35

The tradition was actually started by the Queen’s grandfather, King George V in 1932.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

What is the 26th December called in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Boxing Day

Question 37

People do a lot of boxing or watching boxing on Boxing Day.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 38

What do people usually write before New Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

New Year's resolutions

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a famous Christmas Carol?

Accepted Answer

Last Christmas

Question 40

What is a common vegetable at Christmas Dinner?

Accepted Answer

Brussels sprouts

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