Traditions in the UK and the USA

What was the first successful English colony in America called?

• Jamestown

• Connecticut

• New Hampshire

What holiday is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November in the USA?

• Saint Patrick’s day

• Thanksgiving

• Veterans Day

What are some Christmas traditions in the UK?

• Putting spider webs on christmas trees

• Carol Singing

• Christmas crackers

What is the day following Christmas called in the UK?

• Bowling Day

• Christmas eve

• Boxing Day

What do you find in a typical Thanksgiving meal?

• Cranberry sauce

• Turkey

• Chocolate

• Pecan pie

What is the traditional activity on Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire night) in England?

• Watching fireworks

• Lighting bonfires

• Decorating houses

What is the name of the mythical creature of the Loch Ness in Scotland?

• The monster of the lake

• Nessie

• The Loch Ness monster

What are the small sandwiches/cakes served with tea called in England?

• Grilled cheese

• Ice cream sandwiches

• Scones

What holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September in the USA?

• Labor Day

• Poppy Day

• Memorial Day

What is the emblematic flower of England?

• Thistle

• Silver fern

• Rose