In Finland, Santa Claus travels on... (1) a swan (2) a polar bear (3) a goat
In Finland, Santa travels on a goat made of straw called Ukko. Straw decorations are a great tradition at Christmas in Sweden.
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in the Ukraine, if you find a spider's web in the house on Christmas morning, it means... (1) bad luck (2) good luck (3) it will snow later in the day
It means good luck. Some say that by spinning webs, spiders used to decorate the trees of poor Ukrainian families.
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Where`s the United States' official Christmas tree located? (1) In Times Square, New York (2) In King`s Canyon National Park, California (3) Outside the White House, in Washington DC
Since 1925, the United Statesโ official Christmas tree has been a Giant Sequoia called โGeneral Grantโ in Kingโs Canyon National Park.
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Every Christmas day, the British Monarch`s speech is broadcast to the nation. Who wrote the first speech in 1932? (1) the king (2) Winston Churchill (3) Rudyard Kipling
The first British Monarchโs speech broadcast to the nation in 1932 was written by Rudyard Kipling, author of Jungle Book and the poem If.
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In the United Kingdom, the day after Christmas is known as... (1) Walking Day (2) Boxing Day (3) Sleeping Day
The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. The name derives from the 19th century tradition of charitable employers giving boxes of food and clothing.
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Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, first appeared in 1939 to... (1) advertise chocolates (2) warn people about catching a cold (3) promote a department store
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer first appeared in 1939 to promote the opening of the latest shop in the Montgomery-Ward department store chain.
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Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in... (1) 1785 (2) 1895 (3) 1935
Electric Christmas tree lights were invented in 1895 by American Ralph Morris after concerns over accidents involving the use of candles.
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The legend of Santa Claus began with which 4th century saint? (1) Saint Christopher (2) Saint Michael (3) Saint Nicholas
The legend of Santa Claus began with Saint Nicholas. He is the patron saint of children, shopkeepers, pawnbrokers and sailors among other things.
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Both Idaho and Indiana in the USA have a town called... (1) Father Christmas (2) Santa Claus (3) Saint Nicholas
Both Idaho and Indiana in the United States have a town called Santa Claus.
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In the United Kingdom, what do children put out for Santa Claus to put their presents in? (1) hats (2) socks (3) shoes
In the United Kingdom, children traditionally put out socks for Santa Claus to put their presents in. They are usually hung above the fireplace.
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The Christmas tree tradition started in which country? (1) Germany (2) Russia (3) Norway
The Christmas tree tradition started in Germany in the sixteenth century.
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How many people have spent Christmas day in space? (1) none (2) five (3) thirty-five
Since the crew of Apollo 8 became the first people in space over Christmas 1968, thirty-five people have so far spent Christmas Day>
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In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by... (1) an eagle (2) a horse (3) a camel
In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by a camel. It is supposed to have belonged to one of the three wise men who visited the newborn Jesus.