CHRISTMAS WEBQUEST
Dear students!
Please answer the following questions about Christmas in Britain!
Use this specific link to find information:
http://projectbritain.com/Xmas/index.html
Work together with your partner
Write down your answers!
All the best
Your teacher!
QUESTIONS:
1. What do people in England call Santa Claus?
2. On what date is Christmas celebrated in Britain?
3. Why are Advent Calendars called 'Advent Calendars'?
4. What is the start of the Christmas season called?
5. What is a traditional British Christmas play called?
6. When did Christmas trees first become popular in England?
7. When was the first Christmas card sent and who printed it?
8. What are the songs sung at Christmas time called?
9. Why is Christmas Eve an exciting time for children in England?
10. How did children use to send their letters to Santa Claus?
11. What traditionally happens at three o`clock on Christmas Day?
12. What is the name of the traditional bird eaten on Christmas Day?
13. Who was the first English King to eat turkey on Christmas Day?
14. Who invented Christmas Crackers?
15. What is another name for Boxing Day and when is Boxing Day?
16. What is Christmas Pudding?
17. Can you name three similarities and differences between Christmas in
Denmark and Britain?