British Christmas Traditions

On what day do we traditionally decorate the Christmas tree?

• 24th December

• 1st December

• 5th December

• 25th December

Answer explanation

Traditionally, the Christmas tree is decorated on 1st December, marking the start of the Advent season. This practice allows families to enjoy the festive decorations throughout December leading up to Christmas.

What is a 'pig in a blanket'?

• A type of Christmas chocolate

• A whole roast pig

• A small sausage wrapped in bacon

• A Christmas game

Answer explanation

A 'pig in a blanket' refers to a small sausage wrapped in bacon, commonly served as an appetiser.

What is typically eaten on Boxing Day (26th December)?

• Turkey sandwiches

• Beef Wellington

• Leftover ice cream

• Fish

Answer explanation

We eat the leftover turkey from Christmas day in sandwiches.

What are these Christmas objects called?

• Christmas Tubes

• Christmas Snappers

• Christmas Swirls

• Christmas Crackers

Answer explanation

Two people play against each other by pulling the Christmas cracker. Whoever gets the bigger piece gets to open it.

Which of the following items is NOT typically found inside a Christmas cracker?

• A paper hat

• Sweets

• A funny joke

• Toys

What is a Christmas pantomime?

• A type of game played at Christmas

• A funny play acted at Christmas

• A dessert eaten on Christmas day

• A Christmas song

Answer explanation

It is a play with cheesy jokes and extravagant costumes, which can be enjoyed by the whole family.

True or False: Before eating the Christmas pudding, we light it on fire.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True! The pudding catches fire easily because it has alcohol in it.

Finish the song lyric: 'I'm dreaming of a ________ Christmas.'

• Bright

• Warm

• White

• Cold

Answer explanation

'White Christmas' means a Christmas with snow. Every year, many of us hope it will snow on Christmas, but it rarely does in southern England.

What is inside a 'mince pie'?

• Chocolate

• Raisins and nuts

• Minced beef

• Berry jam

Answer explanation

It contains 'mincemeat', which is actually a combination of fruit and nuts, not real meat. We mince pies all throughout the Christmas period.

Who gives a famous speech on TV every Christmas?

• The monarch

• The Prime Minister

• A popular singer

• No one

Answer explanation

The King's or Queen's Speech happens every year on Christmas where the monarch sends their Christmas wishes to the British population.