Trivia Christmas fun By: Shahar Cohen and Sharon Ben Harush Teacher: Tami Bloch Subject: English Start!

To the first question. To the second question. To the third question. To the fourth question. To the fifth question. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Christmas" means "Christ's Mass" - derived from the English term "Christes masse". There are many different customs and traditions around the world. American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch origin. He was developed from St. Nicholas who was a real person. St. Nicholas, was the patron saint of school boys. He brought gifts to the children. The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney originated in Norway, where children hang Christmas stockings on the fireplace mantel. Christmas trees have pagan origins. When pagans became Christian, they used evergreens (a sacred tree) for the holiday by decorating them with nuts and candles. They sang Christmas carols as they danced around the Christmas tree. Christmas colors are red and green. Today, traditional Christmas activities include caroling, making and giving gifts, sending cards to family and friends, and enjoying festive dinners and parties. Below are symbols of Christmas and their significance.

1. When does Christmas fun begin? a. on the 18th of July a. on the 18th of July b. on the 25th of December b. on the 25th of December c. on the 7th of February c. on the 7th of February

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2) Who celebrate the Christmas fun? a) In China. a) In China. b) In Israel. b) In Israel. c) In USA and UK. c) In USA and UK.

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3) What do the Christians celebrate in this day? a) Jesus Christ. a) Jesus Christ. b) Barak's Obama Anniversary. b) Barak's Obama Anniversary. c) The victory of yehuda ha'macabi. c) The victory of yehuda ha'macabi.

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4) What are the Christmas fun colors? a) Blue and red. a) Blue and red. b) Red and green. b) Red and green. c) Green and blue c) Green and blue

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5) Complete the sentence: Santa Claus has a _____ _______. a) Dutch origin a) Dutch origin b) Arabic origin. b) Arabic origin. c) Jewish origin. c) Jewish origin.

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