Christmas Quiz

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-6

Welcome

To the last English lesson of 2024!

A quiz about christmas traditions

Make groups of 3-4

Enjoy! :)

Questions about the video:

1. Who brought the Christmas tree tradition to England?

2. What was his nationality?

3. Who were against celebrating Christmas?

4. Since when does Santa Claus wear red and white?

5. Which company was the cause of this?

What does
'Deck the halls' mean?

1. Decorate the tree
2. Decorate your house
3. Go to church
4. Celebrate Christmas

Origin: This phrase is derived from the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly," which is of Welsh origin. The song dates back to the 16th century, and the phrase "deck the halls" means to decorate one's home with festive ornaments.

Which mischievous character will visit English houses around Christmas?

1. Elf on the Shelf
2. Jack Frost
3. The Grinch
4. The Christmas Elf

Elf on the Shelf - US

The Christmas Elf - UK 

Which pagan festival influenced the way we celebrate Christmas?

1. Easter
2. Samhain
3. Winter
4. Yule

Which raindeer has a striking facial feature?

1. Dasher
2. Blitzen
3. Rudolph
4. Comet

On Christmas eve, which treat is left for Father Christmas in many American houses?

1. Carrots and water
2. Cookies and Milk
3. Chocolate Cake and rum
4. Christmas pudding and chocolate milk

What type of vehicle is named in the song "Jingle Bells"?

1. Wooden sleigh
2. One-horse open sleigh
3. Reindeer-drawn sleigh
4. One-horse carriage

What is used to make a traditional decorative, edible house?

1. Lollipops
2. Gummy bears
3. Chocolate Bars
4. Gingerbread

Which character steals presents in children's book Dr. Seuss?

1. The Grinch
2. The cat with the hat
3. Rudolph
4. Dasher

Finish the songs!

I gave you my heart

Christmas is you!

Is coming to town

the red-nosed reindeer

a merry little Christmas

If you´re really there

Last Christmas...

All I want for...

Have Yourself...

Santa Claus...

Rudolph...

Santa tell me...

Which song is sung in Scotland at midnight on New Year's eve?

1. The bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond
2. I love a Lassie
3. Scotland the Brave
4. Auld lang syne

What is your New Year's resolution?

Tell your neighbour!

See you all in English class in 2025!

Have an amazing holiday!