Стестом 1. what is usually concealed in the christmas pudding? a) a coin b) a watch c) a pair of dice d) a ring 2. santa's sleigh is pulled by which animals traditionally? a) cats b) guinea pigs c) reindeer d) horse 3. traditional advent calendar has how many days? a) 24 b) 25 c) 26 d) 31 4.last day of christmas is called - a) advent b) boxing day c) christmas eve d) twelfth night 5.traditional christingle can be made by which fruit? a) peach b) banana c) pear d) orange 6. christmas is connected to which flower traditionally? a) poinsettia b) daisy c) daffodil d) rose 7.why do we shorten christmas to xmas? a) we are lazy b) x is the first letter of the greek word for christ c) x looks like a snowflake d) i don’t know
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The correct answer is a) a coin. In many traditional Christmas puddings, a small silver coin is concealed. It is said that finding the coin brings luck and wealth to the person who discovers it. However, it is important to note that nowadays, it is common to use a small toy or trinket instead of a coin for safety reasons.
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The correct answer is c) reindeer. According to traditional folklore, Santa Claus's sleigh is pulled by a team of reindeer. These magical creatures are said to have the ability to fly and navigate through the night sky, helping Santa deliver presents to children around the world.
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The correct answer is a) 24. A traditional advent calendar has 24 days. It starts on December 1st and counts down the days until Christmas Eve, which is on December 24th. Each day, a door or window is opened to reveal a small gift, picture, or chocolate.
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The correct answer is d) twelfth night. The last day of Christmas is commonly referred to as Twelfth Night. It falls on January 5th or 6th, depending on the tradition, and marks the end of the Christmas season. It is often associated with Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to baby Jesus.
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The correct answer is d) orange. A traditional Christingle, which is a symbolic object used in some Christian ceremonies during Advent, can be made using an orange. The orange represents the world, and it is decorated with a candle (symbolizing Jesus as the Light of the World), a red ribbon (representing the blood of Christ), and small sticks or sweets (symbolizing the four seasons or the fruits of the earth).
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The correct answer is a) poinsettia. The poinsettia is traditionally associated with Christmas. Its vibrant red and green foliage is often used for decorative purposes during the holiday season. The plant's red leaves are often mistaken for flowers but are actually specialized leaves called bracts.
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The correct answer is b) x is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ. The abbreviation "Xmas" is often used as a shorthand for Christmas. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a way of removing "Christ" from Christmas but rather a historical abbreviation dating back to the early Christian church. In Greek, the word for Christ starts with the letter "Χ" (Chi), which looks like the letter "X" in English. Therefore, "Xmas" is a symbolic representation of Christmas.