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This quiz if for those who want to test their knowledge on Christmas traditions and history! Pet Rudolph, buckle up and let's go!

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Which city holds the claim as home to history’s first decorated Christmas tree, back in 1510?

The city of Riga, Latvia

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Which plant was held sacred by the Norse, the Celtic Druids, and Native American Indians, because it remains green and bears fruit during the winter when other plants seem to die?

Mistletoe

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Which midwinter festival has been celebrated by the Germanic peoples since at least the 4th century? It is also called Winter Solstice and it is the longest night of the year and the time of greatest darkness.

The midwinter festival of Yule.

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People in which country often exchange books on Christmas Eve, then spend the rest of the night reading them and eating chocolate? The tradition is part of a season called Jolabokaflod, or “The Christmas Book Flood”

Iceland! As a result, Iceland publishes more books per capita than any other country selling most of them between September and November.

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Which country’s traditions suggest that new clothes should be top priority on childrens’ wish lists?

Iceland! This is because anyone who has not received new clothes by Christmas will be eaten by the gigantic Jólakötturinn, or Yule Cat.

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On Christmas Eve in which country dinner cannot begin until the first star appears in the night sky, symbolising the sight of the star of Bethlehem?

Poland! But tradition dictates that the breaking of the oplatek– a Polish Christmas wafer– also has to happen before everyone can eat.

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What do the colours and shape of candy cane represent?

They represent Jesus’ hook for shepherding his lambs and the colours represent purity (white) and Christ’s sacrifice (red).

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Which country has a tradition of hiding all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?

Norway! This holiday tradition dates back to a time when people believed witches and evil spirits would come out on Christmas searching for brooms to ride on.

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What is the colour of flowers that people in Brazil throw into the ocean along with candles?

White flowers. In Brazil, it is commonplace to take to the shores on New Year's Eve to make offerings to Yemoja, a water deity, to elicit her blessings.

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Which country has a tradition of hanging onions on the doors in order to promote growth throughout the new year?

Greece! The Greeks believe that onions are a symbol of rebirth, and so they hang the pungent vegetable on their doors to promote growth throughout the new year.

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Name at least one ancient pagan celebration from which Christmas originated.

Deus Sol Invictus (Dec 25), the Kalends (Jan 1-5), and Saturnalia (Dec 17-23). The Christian Church co-opted the holidays by declaring Dec 25 as Jesus’ birthday

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What was the original title of the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”? 1) Christmas Yuletide 2) Father Christmas Visits Once More; 3) On Christmas We Gather; 4) A Visit from Saint Nicholas

A Visit from Saint Nicholas

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Which famous Christmas song was initially intended as a celebration of Thanksgiving? 1) All I Want For Christmas is You; 2)The Little Drummer Boy; 3) Jingle Bells; 4) We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Jingle Bells

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In which year did Queen Elizabeth II broadcast her first Christmas address? 1) 1926; 2) 1928; 3) 1930; 4) 1932

1932

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During WW2, which of the following served as a substitute for Christmas pudding due to rationing? 1) Chocolate; 2)Christmas Cake; 3) Bread; 4) Carrots

Carrots

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In Norse Mythology, everybody and everything loved Baldur (god of light and war) and promised not to harm him. All except for one Christmassy item. What was this Christmas item that proved to be Baldur’s only weakness?

Mistletoe.

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