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Christmas activities

2022

Christmas

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

1. France
2. Germany
3. The Netherlands
4. Belgium

Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.

What are the two most popular items placed on top of a Christmas tree?

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

1. one
2. two
3. three
4. four

Four: Jacob Marley, Christmas past, present and yet to come (future)

Which famous drinks company was the first to use Santa Claus in its advertisements?

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on holiday when they leave Kevin behind?

1. London
2. Berlin
3. Barcalona
4. Paris

They were going to Paris with the whole family (except Kevin...)

What is the name of Kristoff’s reindeer in the Disney movie ‘Frozen’?

In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

1. Japan
2. North America
3. India
4. Duitsland

In 1974, KFC took the marketing plan national, calling it Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii, or Kentucky for Christmas. It took off quickly, and so did the Harvard-educated Okawara, who climbed through the company ranks and served as president and CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan from 1984 to 2002.

Where does Santa live?

How many of Rudolph's fellow reindeers' names start with 'D'?

1. one
2. two
3. three
4. four

Three - Dancer, Dasher, Donner.

How many times does the number 1 appear on an advent calendar with 24 doors?

In Home Alone 2, who does Kevin run into in the hotel lobby?

1. Maxima
2. Trump
3. Kim Jung-Un
4. Boris Johnson

Part of the film was shot in the lobby of hotel The Plaza, which was owned by Trump at the time. However, the film could only be shot in the hotel if Donald himself would get a role, Chris tells Insider. "Trump was okay with it and we paid the fee, but he also said, 'The only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie.'"

‘Merry Christmas you filthy animal' is a quote from which popular movie?

What is the missing word from this famous Christmas song – O Little Town of… :

1. Nazareth
2. Bethlehem
3. Jerusalem?

Which TV family has a pet dog called Santa’s Little Helper?

In the famous Christmas song, what type of plant was Mummy kissing Santa Claus under?

1. Palm tree
2. Pear tree
3. apple tree
4. Mistletoe

What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Finish the lyrics!

Grab a piece of paper, Let's do this together!

Acts of kindness

Brainstorm a list of things you can do for your family, friends, or community. You could do a chore for your parents, feed a stray animal, or write a Christmas card for an elderly neighbor. 

Year 3+4

Acts of kindness

Write down what you would do.

Write down a little story about which act or acts of kindness you would like to do.
Write in full sentences.
Include:
- What?
- For who?
- Why?
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First & Second years:
Write a letter to santa!
Use this template for inspiration, then write your own letter to Santa. 

What are your (families') Christmas traditions? If you don't have any, which would you like to start?