Christmas Vocabulary - Intermediate | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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I wish they _____ playing so much Christmas music in the shops. It's driving me crazy!

would stop

stopped

Jessie's dad _____ asleep unless he _______ too much eggnog.

fell, drank

won't fall, drinks

falls, doesn't drink

... helps countdown the days until Christmas, usually with a small item or devotional phrase that is revealed on each day.

Advent Calendar

A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to a long piece of thread

glitter

fairy lights

tinsel

streamers

My Christmas present didn't ______ ______ TO MY EXPECTATIONS. (wasn't what I had expected)

live up

If I ____ you were allergic, I _______ almonds to the dessert.

had known, wouldn't have added

knew, will add

did know, would add

A red-flower plant that people have or give others as a Christmas gift is ...

mistletoe

holly

poinsettia

wreath

Some gifts are tied together using a narrow strip of material called ...

streamers

wrapping paper

tinsel

a ribbon

The week before Christmas the whole family ____ the flu. It was awful!

came down with

came up with

What's this?

gingerbread

Name 3 Christmas films

...

decorated paper that is used to cover presents

wrapping paper

True or false: There was once a real-life Santa Claus.

True

What is 26 December called in the English speaking world?

Boxing Day

What 2 words will you almost always find on Christmas presents?

to and from

For Christmas this year all my extended family are _____ for Christmas dinner. I'm excited!

coming up

coming around

coming over

coming in

famous snowman

Rudolf

Icy

Frosty

Grinch

True or false: "Jingle Bells" was always intended to be a Christmas song.

False.

a message that says you hope someone is well and happy

Greetings

a long, narrow strap of brightly colored paper that is used as a decoration for parties

tinsel

candles

streamer

fairy lights

Santa's means of transportation is carried by ...

reindeer

What kind of meat is on the Christmas table?

turkey

How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

364

12

24

100

What do people usually drink at Christmas time?

eggnog

How long do Christmas trees usually grow before they are sold?

up to 3 years

6-8 years

more than 8 years

4-5 years

Say "Merry Christmas" in 3 foreign languages

...

Which country is the poinsettia from?

Italy

Mexico

Israel

Spain

How many sets of LEGO are sold every second during the Christmas season?

18 sets

28 sets

2 sets

8 sets

What present did Harry Potter get from Dumbledore for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

an invisible cloak

An arrangements of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration

crown

bouquet

wreath

arrangement

What is 31 December called in the English speaking world?

New Year's Eve

Santa succeeded ____ delivering all the presents.

with

at

in

to

Santa Claus comes ...

down the chimney

What fast food do Japanese eat on Christmas day?

KFC

Who is in charge of making Santa's toys?

the elves

What does "tidings" mean?

goods

cleaning

news

neat

Name 3 Christmas tree ornaments

...

Santa was absolutely d___________ when he finished delivering the presents. (very happy)

delighted

Name 3 things that smell of Christmas

...

Which company was the first to use Santa Claus during the winter season for promotion?

Coca Cola

Under which plant do people kiss for good luck in relationships?

mistletoe

The form made by the freezing of dripping water, often seen e.g. on the edges of roofs

icicle

On Christmas Eve, when Santa leaves his workshop in the North Pole, what direction does he travel?

South. If you’re on the North Pole the only direction you can go is south.

______ you ______ the Christmas pudding? It's delicious!

Have, tried/had/eaten

What's this?

Christmas pudding

Name 3 Christmas plants

...

What vegetable is often used for a snowman's nose?

carrot

What do children leave for Santa?

cookies

My parents are really tired now. They _______ food all morning.

have been preparing

have prepared

prepared

What's this?

Santa is completely o___________ by the amount of work he has to do. (has way too much)

overwhelmed

Which Christmas single is the best selling single of all time, with over 100 million sales worldwide?

White Christmas

All I want for Christmas

Let it snow

Jingle Bells

What is 24 December called in the English speaking world?

Christmas Eve

The elves had to apologise _____ being naughty!

to

for

about

because

Name 3 Santa's reindeer

...

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

New York

In which country was the most expensively dressed Christmas tree, valued at $11,026,900, seen last year?

In the United Arab Emirates

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

9

What's this?

a Christmas cracker

Santa was b_______ away by the news. (very impressed, amazed)

blown

Name 3 Christmas songs

...

It's snowing today so make sure you _____ !

tidy up

dress up

wrap up

wear up

What's this?

mulled wine

In A Christmas Carol by Dickens, what was the first name of Scrooge?

Ebenezer

Santa's carriage is called a ...

sleigh

What's this?

mince pie

Christmas cookie

plum pudding

fruitcake

The little lamps on the Christmas tree are called ...

fairy/ Christmas lights

What are Dasher, Dancer and Prancer?

three of Santa's reindeer

Who is Scrooge?

a famous man

someone who spends as little money as possible

a new movie character

someone who donated a lot at Christmas time