Christmas in the UK – Christmas Traditions and Celebration (A2)

Choose the correct answer

1. When was Jesus born?
   1. In the town of Bethlehem
   2. In late October or early November
   3. About two thousand years ago
   4. On Christmas Eve
2. What is Christmas a time for?
   1. Going to church
   2. Decorating shops
   3. Spending time with family
   4. Buying presents
3. What do most families do in the middle of December?
   1. Buy and decorate Christmas trees
   2. Have parties at work
   3. Buy Christmas cards
   4. Buy food for Christmas dinner
4. What do children learn about at school?
   1. The story of the baby Jesus
   2. How to do Christmas shopping
   3. How to decorate Christmas trees
   4. How to sing Christmas carols
5. What do people usually do during the Christmas holiday?
   1. Visit friends and family
   2. Stay at home with their family
   3. Work on the 25th and 26th of December
   4. Go on vacation
6. When does the Christmas holiday begin?
   1. On the 24th of December
   2. On Christmas Eve
   3. On the 1st of January
   4. On the 25th of December
7. What does Santa leave for good children?
   1. Mince pie and vegetables
   2. Black coal
   3. Presents
   4. Christmas pudding
8. When do people usually go to church?
   1. Christmas Eve
   2. New Year’s Day
   3. Boxing Day
   4. Christmas Day
9. What is usually eaten for Christmas dinner?
   1. Roast beef with mashed potatoes
   2. Ham with macaroni and cheese
   3. Turkey with winter vegetables
   4. Fish and chips
10. What is Boxing Day?
    1. A holiday for many people
    2. The day people open their presents
    3. The day people go to church
    4. The day Santa comes
11. What is a pantomime?
    1. A type of food
    2. A traditional Christmas decoration
    3. A type of dance
    4. A play with a children’s story and music
12. How long does the Christmas season last?
    1. 365 days
    2. 25 days
    3. 6 days
    4. 12 days