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WorksheetsChristmas traditions in the US
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the significance of Black Friday in the United States?
A) It marks the end of the holiday shopping season.
B) It is a day when Americans focus on buying gifts.
C) It is a day dedicated to family gatherings.
D) It is a day when people traditionally buy Christmas trees.
Advent calendars are mainly used for:
A) Counting down the days to New Year's Eve.
B) Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas.
C) Counting down the days to Christmas.
D) Marking the beginning of the holiday season.
Which of the following is not a common decoration for Christmas trees in the USA?
A) Silver tinsel
B) Popcorn strings
C) Artificial flowers
D) Ornaments
Tradition says that if you meet someone under the mistletoe, ....
You exchange hats, regardless of style or size.
You both must kiss.
You both have to sing a Christmas carol.
You must challenge them to a dance-off.
What is the main purpose of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, such as the one at Rockefeller Center?
A) Celebrating the end of the year.
B) Officially starting the holiday season.
C) Honoring fallen soldiers.
D) Promoting local businesses.
Which of the following dishes is typically part of a traditional Christmas dinner in many American homes?
Roast turkey with gravy
Sushi rolls
Hamburgers and fries
The carp and beetroot soup
The modern image of Santa Claus has been largely shaped by:
A) Traditional folklore.
B) Movies and television programs.
C) Coca-Cola advertisements from the 1930s.
D) Historical accounts of Saint Nicholas.
What is the purpose of the game Secret Santa?
A) Buying gifts for everyone in the group.
B) Drawing names and buying a gift for that person.
C) Exchanging gifts openly with friends and family.
D) Giving gifts to charity.
Christmas Day is considered a federal holiday in the United States, which means:
A) All businesses must be open.
B) Most government offices and banks are closed.
C) Everyone must celebrate with family.
D) It is a shopping day.
How does the celebration of December 26 differ in the United States compared to the United Kingdom?
A) It is a sports day in the USA.
B) It is celebrated as Boxing Day in the USA.
C) It is a regular day in the USA, while in the UK it is a public holiday.
D) It is a day for family gatherings in both countries.
What is the most popular drink served at Christmas dinners in America?
Hot chocolate
Eggnog
Mimosa
Lemonade
What is hibachi that Americans consume in restaurants on Christmas Eve??
A type of Chinese food
A popular American dessert
A Japanese meal where food is cooked in front of you
A special drink served on Christmas
In the tradition of hanging a pickle on the Christmas tree, what happens to the child who finds the pickle first?
They get to decorate the tree
They receive an extra present or get to open a gift first
They lead the Christmas dinner
They get to choose the Christmas movie to watch
In what country did the traditions of making gingerbread houses start?
(a)
What do American children leave for Santa to keep him energized while delivering presents?
popcorn and nachos
brandy and a mince pie
milk and cookies
peanut butter & jelly sandwich
