Like in many coutries, Christmas is an important time of the year in English-speaking countries. To celebrate this event, specific types of food are traditionally consumed on or around Christmas day and some are only ever eaten at this time of year.

Although some of the actual dishes eaten may differ between countries, because of tradition some dishes are consumed in each country.

In this online exercise on food vocabulary, you'll learn and remember the names of the different types of food which are traditionally eaten in English-speaking countries at Christmas.


A Christmas dinner image

Quiz:

Below are the names of different types of food which are traditionally consumed at Christmas in Britain and other English-speaking countries. Guess what the type of food is from the name and then click on the "Show photo" button to the right of the name to reveal a photo of what it is.

1. Brussels Sprouts christmas food

2. Carrots christmas food

3. Peas christmas food

4. Cabbage christmas food

5. Parsnips christmas food

6. Soup christmas food

7. Roast Turkey christmas food

8. Cranberry Sauce christmas food

9. Bread Sauce christmas food

10. Stuffing christmas food

11. Roast Potatoes christmas food

12. Roast Beef christmas food

13. Gravy christmas food

14. Pigs in Blankets christmas food

15. Mince Pies christmas food

16. Christmas Pudding christmas food

17. Christmas Cake christmas food

18. Custard christmas food

19. Cream christmas food

20. Trifle christmas food





Now do our online picture game on Christmas food vocabulary to help you remember all the things you have learnt better.

Practice

Now that you understand the vocabulary, practise it by watching this YouTube video of a typical British Christmas day and say what the types of food they are eating are from the above exercise.