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True or false: Christmas dinner in Britain is the same size as an American one.
True or false: Christmas dinner in Britain is the same size as an American one.
False
True or false: The main dish at a British Christmas dinner is usually roast chicken.
True or false: The main dish at a British Christmas dinner is usually roast chicken.
False
True or false: Brussels sprouts are a popular dish on Christmas dinner in Britain.
True or false: Brussels sprouts are a popular dish on Christmas dinner in Britain.
True
True or false: Christmas pudding is boiled and then soaked in alcohol for several months.
True or false: Christmas pudding is boiled and then soaked in alcohol for several months.
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True or false: On Christmas Day, the Royal Christmas Message reflects on the events of the past year.
True or false: On Christmas Day, the Royal Christmas Message reflects on the events of the past year.
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True or false: Boxing Day is the day when workers receive a box of gifts from their bosses.
True or false: Boxing Day is the day when workers receive a box of gifts from their bosses.
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True or false: British people believe the Christmas tree and decorations should be taken down within 12 days of Christmas.
True or false: British people believe the Christmas tree and decorations should be taken down within 12 days of Christmas.
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True or false: The American version of Christmas is the same as the British one.
True or false: The American version of Christmas is the same as the British one.
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True or false: The most important part of a British Christmas is giving.
True or false: The most important part of a British Christmas is giving.
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True or false: Videos in this section are meant to encourage people to give gifts.
True or false: Videos in this section are meant to encourage people to give gifts.
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Study Notes
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In Britain, Christmas dinner is just as big a feast as an American one.
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The main dish is usually roast turkey, often surrounded by bacon-wrapped chipolatas.
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Brussels sprouts are traditionally served on Christmas dinner in Britain, but Americans should get behind Brussels sprouts because they are a healthy vegetable.
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Christmas pudding is a boiled cake flavored with dried fruit and spices.
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Christmas pudding is usually soaked in alcohol for several months before it is boiled again and soaked in alcohol again.
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Christmas pudding is then set on fire and served to guests.
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The Royal Christmas message that is given every Christmas Day in Britain is reflective on the events of the past year.
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Many people in Britain believe that Boxing Day is the day when workers would receive a box of gifts from their bosses. Others believe that Boxing Day is the day when people would receive a box of gifts from their loved ones.
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British people believe that the Christmas tree and decorations should be taken down within 12 days of Christmas, as it is believed to bring bad luck.
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American people may adopt this tradition, as it is different from the American version of Christmas.
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The most important part of a British Christmas is giving, and the videos in this section are meant to encourage people to do this.
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Which tradition is more popular in the United States - Christmas dinner or Christmas decorating? Both traditions are popular in the United States, but Christmas dinner is more popular. American people believe that Christmas dinner should be a big feast, and they often surround the main dish with bacon-wrapped chipolatas. British people believe that the Christmas tree and decorations should be taken down within 12 days of Christmas, as it is believed to bring bad luck.
