English Quiz: Christmas in US

1. What is the most popular Christmas tree in the US? ______. Fraser Fir
a) Douglas Fir (Douglasie)
b) Fraser Fir (Frasertanne)
c) Blue Spruce (Blaufichte)

2. What is the day after Thanksgiving often called, marking the start of Christmas shopping? ______. Black Friday
a) Cyber Monday (Cyber-Montag)
b) Black Friday (Schwarzer Freitag)
c) Super Saturday (Super-Samstag)

3. What is the name of the famous Christmas parade held annually in New York City? ______. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
a) Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Macy's Erntedankfest-Umzug)
b) New Year’s Parade (Neujahrsumzug)
c) Christmas Spectacular Parade (Weihnachtsspektakel)

4. Which reindeer is the star of a famous American Christmas song? ______. Rudolph
a) Rudolph (Rudolph)
b) Dasher (Dasher)
c) Vixen (Vixen)

5. Which Christmas movie features a boy who defends his home from burglars? ______. Home Alone
a) Home Alone (Kevin allein zu Hause)
b) Elf (Elf)
c) The Grinch (Der Grinch)

6. What is traditionally hung on the fireplace in American homes at Christmas? ______. Stockings
a) Stockings (Strümpfe)
b) Garland (Girlande)
c) Lights (Lichter)

7. What famous Christmas ballet is performed every year in the US? ______. The Nutcracker
a) The Nutcracker (Der Nussknacker)
b) Swan Lake (Schwanensee)
c) Sleeping Beauty (Dornröschen)

8. Which holiday figure is said to bring presents to children in the US? ______. Santa Claus
a) Santa Claus (Weihnachtsmann)
b) The Easter Bunny (Der Osterhase)
c) The Tooth Fairy (Die Zahnfee)

9. What dessert is a staple at Christmas dinner in the US? ______. Pumpkin Pie
a) Apple Pie (Apfelkuchen)
b) Pumpkin Pie (Kürbiskuchen)
c) Chocolate Cake (Schokoladenkuchen)

10. What is the iconic Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in New York City? ______. Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
a) Times Square Tree Lighting (Baumbeleuchtung am Times Square)
b) Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting (Baumbeleuchtung im Rockefeller Center)
c) Central Park Tree Lighting (Baumbeleuchtung im Central Park)

11. What do many Americans drink at Christmas that is made with milk and eggs? ______. Eggnog
a) Eggnog (Eierpunsch)
b) Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
c) Hot Chocolate (Heiße Schokolade)

12. What is the name of the American tradition where families go door-to-door singing Christmas songs? ______. Caroling
a) Caroling (Weihnachtsliedersingen)
b) Trick-or-Treating (Süßes oder Saures)
c) Gift Exchange (Geschenketausch)

13. In the US, what day is known as the official end of the Christmas season? ______. Epiphany
a) New Year’s Day (Neujahrstag)
b) Epiphany (Dreikönigsfest)
c) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Martin-Luther-King-Tag)

14. What famous American Christmas song starts with “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”? ______. White Christmas
a) Jingle Bells (Kling Glöckchen)
b) Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
c) White Christmas (Weiße Weihnacht)

15. What is the traditional American dish served at Christmas dinner alongside turkey? ______. Mashed Potatoes
a) Mashed Potatoes (Kartoffelpüree)
b) Pasta (Nudeln)
c) Salad (Salat)