Advent Calendar from the Frei Manuel de Santa Inês Portuguese School Library

Hello it’s Rui again. What is the most traditional dish in every table on Christmas’ eve, in Portugal?

Hi, I'm Maria

What was the name of the three kings who visited Jesus (also called as the Three Wise Men)?

Hello, I am Fábio.

Do you know which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Hi, my name is Inês Neves.

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Hi, I'm Matilde.

What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?

Inês Neves from Baguim, Porto.

How does Santa get into a house on Christmas Eve?

a) front door

b) chimney

c) window

Hello! I'm Francisca of the 8º4 from the Baguim do Monte school in Porto. I’m here to launch a Christmas challenge for you! ...

Hello, I´m Miguel from 8º4. Answer my question:  

Where does Santa Claus live?

a) North Pole

b) South Pole

c) North Carolina

Hi, I'm Maria from 8º4 and I belong to AERT3 in  Baguim, Porto. 

Can you solve the following puzzle?

Hi, I'm Alexandre. This is my Christmas riddle:

I get chopped, decorated and on one end you’ll see wings on top. What ...

Hi, Maria again.

Which famous scientist was born on Christmas day?

Francisca, again. Here it goes, I hope you like it!

As you know, there is a very well-known song that has a very Christmas ...

What gifts did the three wise men bring when Jesus was born?

Hello, it's Sofia.

Find the “mother” Christmas in the picture.

I wish you a Merry Christmas!

Hello, my name is Sofia and I'm 13 years old. I'm in school Frei Manuel de Santa Inês, in ...

Hello, it's Matilde again.

Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?

Which traditional ballet story is usually performed in this festive season?

a) The Nutcracker

b) Swan Lake

c) The Christmas Cracker

Hello, my name is Rui.

What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time (according to the Guiness Records)?

a) “Do They Know It's Christmas”, from Band Aid.

b) “Jingle Bells”, from Frank Sinatra.

c) ...

Hi, I'm Maria from 8º4 and I go to AERT3 in Baguim, Porto. Discover who sings the Christmas song with these lyrics: 

"It's the most beautiful time of the year. Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer…"

Hi, I'm Alexandre and I study at the Frei Manuel de Santa Inês school. I'm in the 8th grade.

What NBA player went ...

It's Gil and I wish you a great Christmas time!

Can you answer this question? What are the animals ...

In the story of 'A Christmas Carol', what is Scrooge's first name?

a) Charles

b) Ebenezer 

c) John

Hi, my name is Gil and I'm from Portugal. How many calories (approximately) has a slice of "bolo Rei" - the traditional Christmas Cake ...