1. On what day is Christmas celebrated in England?
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December, with a Christmas dinner at midday for the whole family
2. What is the start of the Christmas season called?
Advent is the start of the Christmas season in Britain.
3. What takes place in most primary schools in England at Christmas time?
At Christmas time, it is traditional for Primary schools in Britain, to put on a Nativity play.
4. What is a traditional British Christmas play called?
A pantomime is a traditional British Christmas play
5. Which two colours are the traditional colours of Christmas?
Red and green are the traditional colours of Christmas.
6. When did Christmas Trees first become popular in England?
The Christmas tree became popular in England in 1841 when Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, brought a Christmas tree over from Germany and put it in Windsor Castle.
7. What did people used to decorate their trees with during the Victorian times?
During the Victorian times , Christmas trees were decorated with candles to remind children of the stars in the sky at the time of the birth of Jesus.
8. When was the first Christmas card sent and who printed it?
The first Christmas card was created and sent in 1843.A man named John Calcott Horsley printed the first Christmas card for Sir Henry Cole , the friend who had given him the idea.
9. What are the songs sung at Christmas time called?
Christmas carols are special songs which are sung during the Christmas season.
10. Why is Christmas Eve an exciting time for children in England?
Because it is the time when Father Christmas (Santa) comes
11. How did children used to send their letters to Father Christmas?
Children write letters to Father Christmas to tell him what they would like for Christmas.Some children will send their letters by post or e-mail but the more traditional way is to throw the letters into the back of the fireplace.
12. What traditionally happens at three o'clock on Christmas Day?
Christmas presents are opened on Christmas Day.
13. What is the traditional bird eaten on Christmas Day?
The turkey
14. What was traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding?
Traditionally a silver coin (six pence) was hidden inside the Christmas Pudding.
15. Who invented Christmas Crackers?
Christmas crackers were invented by Thomas Smith in 1846.
16. What is another name for Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day (when Good King Wenceslas looked out).
