A2/B1 - Christmas quiz
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Would you like to discover how Christmas is celebrated around the world? In this A2/B1 English activity, you will learn about Christmas traditions in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and Ireland and then test your knowledge with an interactive Christmas quiz.
Christmas traditions can be very different from one English-speaking country to another. Some people pull crackers, some leave food or drinks for Santa, and in some parts of the world Christmas Day can even be celebrated on the beach.
This activity is designed for A2 and B1 English learners who want to practise reading comprehension, cultural vocabulary and speaking while learning interesting facts about Christmas.
What are we going to practise?
- Read about Christmas traditions in five English-speaking countries.
- Learn useful Christmas vocabulary in English.
- Test your knowledge with an interactive Wordwall quiz.
- Compare Christmas traditions with those in your own country.
Christmas traditions around the world
Before taking the quiz, read these short facts about Christmas in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and Ireland.
🇬🇧 Christmas in the UK
One famous British Christmas tradition is pulling Christmas crackers during Christmas dinner. Two people pull each end of the cracker until it makes a small pop. Inside there is usually a paper hat, a joke and a small gift.
🇺🇸 Christmas in the USA
In the United States, many children hang Christmas stockings near the fireplace. According to tradition, Santa Claus fills them with sweets and small presents during the night.
🇦🇺 Christmas in Australia
Christmas takes place during the Australian summer, so the weather can be very hot. Some families celebrate outdoors with barbecues, picnics or even a trip to the beach.
🇨🇦 Christmas in Canada
Canada has one particularly curious Christmas fact: children can send letters to Santa Claus using the postal code H0H 0H0. Volunteers help Santa answer many of these letters.
🇮🇪 Christmas in Ireland
Irish families have their own Christmas traditions too. In some homes, people traditionally leave something to eat or drink for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Christmas vocabulary in English
Here are some useful words from the activity:
- Christmas cracker — a decorated paper tube pulled apart at Christmas.
- stocking — a large sock traditionally filled with small presents.
- fireplace — the place in a room where a fire burns.
- Christmas Eve — 24 December, the day before Christmas Day.
- Christmas dinner — the special meal eaten during Christmas celebrations.
- tradition — a custom passed from one generation to another.
A2/B1 Christmas Around the World Quiz
Now it is time to test what you have learnt. Complete the Christmas Around the World quiz and choose the correct answer for each question.
📥 Prefer to work on paper? You can download the Christmas quiz PDF here .
Speaking activity: Christmas in your country
💬 Final challenge: think about Christmas traditions where you live and compare them with the traditions in this activity.
- What do people usually eat at Christmas?
- When do people exchange presents?
- Are there any special Christmas traditions in your town or country?
- Which tradition from the quiz surprised you the most?
Try to answer using complete sentences. You can also use expressions such as In my country..., Unlike in the UK..., Similarly... and The main difference is....
Enjoy the activity and happy learning! 🎄
Yoci Teacher
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This is a very good game to practise the Christmas day and his vocabulary
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