English Quiz: Christmas in England

1. What date is traditionally celebrated as Boxing Day in Great Britain? ______. 26th December
a) 24th December (24 Dezember)
b) 25th December (25 Dezember)
c) 26th December (26 Dezember)

2. Which sweet treat is traditionally enjoyed during Christmas in England? ______. Mince Pies
a) Croissants (Croissants)
b) Mince Pies (Mince Pies)
c) Chocolate Eclairs (Schokoladen-Eclairs)

3. What item is typically pulled apart at Christmas dinner in England? ______. Christmas Crackers
a) Christmas Crackers (Weihnachtsknaller)
b) Stockings (Strümpfe)
c) Garland (Girlande)

4. What is the traditional Christmas dessert served with brandy butter in England? ______. Christmas Pudding
a) Fruitcake (Obstkuchen)
b) Christmas Pudding (Weihnachtspudding)
c) Trifle (Schichtdessert)

5. Which monarch gives a Christmas speech every year in England? ______. The King (or Queen)
a) The Prime Minister (Der Premierminister)
b) The King (or Queen) (Der König oder die Königin)
c) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Der Erzbischof von Canterbury)

6. Which drink is often served warm and spiced during Christmas in England? ______. Mulled Wine
a) Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
b) Eggnog (Eierlikör)
c) Hot Chocolate (Heiße Schokolade)

7. What do children traditionally hang up for Father Christmas to fill with gifts? ______. Stockings
a) Stockings (Strümpfe)
b) Pillowcases (Kopfkissenbezüge)
c) Bags (Taschen)

8. What traditional greenery is used to decorate homes in England during Christmas? ______. Holly and Ivy
a) Oak Leaves (Eichenblätter)
b) Holly and Ivy (Stechpalme und Efeu)
c) Pine Needles (Kiefernadeln)

9. What is the name of the theatrical performances popular during the Christmas season in England? ______. Pantomime
a) Opera (Oper)
b) Pantomime (Pantomime)
c) Ballet (Ballett)

10. What accessory is often found inside Christmas Crackers? ______. Paper Crown
a) Candy (Bonbons)
b) Paper Crown (Papierkrone)
c) Toy Car (Spielzeugauto)

11. Where is the famous Winter Wonderland Christmas market held in England? ______. Hyde Park
a) Regent’s Park (Regent's Park)
b) Hyde Park (Hyde Park)
c) St. James’s Park (St. James's Park)

12. What meat is most commonly served for Christmas dinner in England? ______. Turkey
a) Ham (Schinken)
b) Turkey (Truthahn)
c) Chicken (Huhn)

13. What happens at midnight on Christmas Eve in many English churches? ______. Midnight Mass
a) Midnight Feast (Mitternachtsmahl)
b) Midnight Caroling (Mitternachtssingen)
c) Midnight Mass (Mitternachtsmesse)

14. What item is traditionally placed at the top of an English Christmas tree? ______. Star or Angel
a) Star or Angel (Stern oder Engel)
b) Ribbon (Schleife)
c) Candle (Kerze)

15. What is the name of the traditional story read during Christmas in England? ______. A Christmas Carol
a) A Christmas Carol (Ein Weihnachtslied)
b) The Snowman (Der Schneemann)
c) The Polar Express (Der Polarexpress)