V2Y 15.2 Christmas
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English people have been putting up their Christmas tree since the Early Middle Ages.
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True
B
False
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False: The Christmas tree was a German tradition. Queen Victoria and her German husband brought the tradition to England, where it was widely popularized by them.
Coca-Cola invented Santa Claus.
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True
B
False
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False: Santa Claus exsisted way before Coca Cola. Similarly to "Sinterklaas", Santa Claus was based on Saint Nicholas.
Coca Cola, however, invented Santa as we know him today, with his red cheeks and red clothes.
In the UK, Santa Claus is not called Santa Claus.
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True
B
False
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True:
Santa is called Father Christmas in the UK. Slide 6 - Video
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What did the German and British soldiers do on Christmas Day during WW2 (1914)?
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They held a truce. In some places they sang christmas carols, some decorated trees, some lit candles all over their trenches, some even played a friendly game of football.
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What is this called in English?
A
birth decor
B
nativity scene
C
farm decor
D
birth scene
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nativity scene. this piece of decoration depicts the birth of Jesus and is found in many homes across the world.
nativity means birth, but is widely adopted to mean the birth of Jesus specifically.
People in Australia often spend Christmas relaxing on the beach or barbecuing.
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True
B
False
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True: Australia is located on the southern hemisphere, so it is summer.
Forecasts for Sydney, for example, say it will be 33-44 degrees.
Forecasts for Sydney, for example, say it will be 33-44 degrees.
A traditional desert eaten in many English speaking countries in the world is called:
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Minced Pie
B
Trifle
C
Christmas Cracker
D
Stuffing
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A trifle is a desert made of lady fingers or cake, custard and something fruity (either actual fruit or jam).
Minced Pie and Stuffing are savoury foods eaten during the main course. A Christmas Cracker is a little gift everyone receives during dinner.
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Traditionally, a group of people will visit your house on Christmas Day ...
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... to collect your Christmas tree so they can burn it.
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... dressed up in costumes, asking for candy.
C
... with a handmade lantern, asking for candy.
D
... to sing carols and spread Christmas joy.
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To sing carols and spread christmas joy.
It is an American tradition to ____ gingerbread houses.
A
eat
B
build
C
destroy
D
live in
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A pantomime is a British Christmas tradition. It is ...
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... a cake.
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... a theatre play.
C
... a sport.
D
... a contest.
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christmas mad libs
