English Quiz: Christmas in Wales

1. What is the Welsh greeting for "Merry Christmas"? ______. Nadolig Llawen
a) Nadolig Llawen (Frohe Weihnachten auf Walisisch)
b) Joyeux Noël (Frohe Weihnachten auf Französisch)
c) Frohe Weihnachten (Merry Christmas auf Deutsch)

2. What is Plygain, a unique Welsh Christmas tradition? ______. A Christmas service featuring unaccompanied carols
a) A Christmas market in Wales (Ein Weihnachtsmarkt in Wales)
b) A Christmas service featuring unaccompanied carols (Ein Weihnachtsgottesdienst mit unbegleiteten Liedern)
c) A dance event held during Christmas (Eine Tanzveranstaltung zu Weihnachten)

3. What does the Mari Lwyd custom involve? ______. A decorated horse skull on a pole
a) A decorated horse skull on a pole (Ein geschmückter Pferdeschädel auf einer Stange)
b) A bonfire on Christmas Eve (Ein Lagerfeuer am Heiligabend)
c) Caroling with lanterns (Weihnachtslieder mit Laternen)

4. What is Wales often referred to as, highlighting its caroling tradition? ______. The Land of Song
a) The Land of Song (Das Land des Gesangs)
b) The Land of Lights (Das Land der Lichter)
c) The Land of Snow (Das Land des Schnees)

5. What is the Calennig tradition in Wales? ______. Children offering good wishes and singing songs
a) Lighting candles in churches (Kerzen in Kirchen anzünden)
b) Children offering good wishes and singing songs (Kinder, die gute Wünsche und Lieder vortragen)
c) Baking traditional cakes on Christmas Eve (Traditionelle Kuchen am Heiligabend backen)

6. What is a traditional Welsh Christmas dish? ______. Roast lamb
a) Roast lamb (Lammbraten)
b) Fish stew (Fischeintopf)
c) Venison pie (Wildpastete)

7. What are Welsh cakes made of? ______. Flour, butter, sugar, and dried fruit
a) Flour, butter, sugar, and dried fruit (Mehl, Butter, Zucker und Trockenfrüchte)
b) Oats, honey, and nuts (Hafer, Honig und Nüsse)
c) Potatoes and leeks (Kartoffeln und Lauch)

8. What Christmas Eve tradition involves making and pulling toffee in rural Wales? ______. Taffy pulling
a) Taffy pulling (Toffeeziehen)
b) Carol singing (Weihnachtslieder singen)
c) Candle making (Kerzenherstellung)

9. What are Eisteddfodau in the context of Welsh Christmas celebrations? ______. Competitions featuring poetry, music, and performances
a) Competitions featuring poetry, music, and performances (Wettbewerbe mit Poesie, Musik und Aufführungen)
b) Large family feasts (Große Familienfeste)
c) Christmas fairs (Weihnachtsmärkte)

10. Which Welsh cities are known for hosting festive Christmas markets? ______. Cardiff and Swansea
a) Cardiff and Swansea (Cardiff und Swansea)
b) Bangor and Aberystwyth (Bangor und Aberystwyth)
c) Llangollen and Conwy (Llangollen und Conwy)

11. Where is snow common in Wales during December, creating picturesque Christmas scenes? ______. Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons
a) Cardiff Bay (Cardiff Bucht)
b) Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons (Snowdonia und die Brecon Beacons)
c) The Gower Peninsula (Halbinsel Gower)

12. What traditional decorations are commonly seen in Wales during Christmas? ______. Holly, ivy, and mistletoe
a) Lights and tinsel (Lichter und Lametta)
b) Holly, ivy, and mistletoe (Stechpalme, Efeu und Mistel)
c) Candles and lanterns (Kerzen und Laternen)

13. What does the Yule log traditionally symbolize in Wales? ______. Warmth and light
a) Prosperity and wealth (Wohlstand und Reichtum)
b) Warmth and light (Wärme und Licht)
c) Love and unity (Liebe und Einheit)

14. What activity was traditionally common on Boxing Day in Wales? ______. Hunting and outdoor activities
a) Hunting and outdoor activities (Jagen und Outdoor-Aktivitäten)
b) Baking special cakes (Besondere Kuchen backen)
c) Visiting Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte besuchen)

15. What is a common feature of Welsh Christmas hymns? ______. They are performed in churches and communities
a) They are sung only in English (Sie werden nur auf Englisch gesungen)
b) They are performed in churches and communities (Sie werden in Kirchen und Gemeinschaften aufgeführt)
c) They are accompanied by drums (Sie werden mit Trommeln begleitet)