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B2 Christmas Quiz/British Christmas traditions

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    B2 Christmas Quiz/British Christmas traditions
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  • Who introduced the Christmas tree tradition to Britain?
    Queen Elizabeth I
    Prince Albert
    King Henry VIII
    Winston Churchill
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  • Which country is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas?
    The Netherlands
    Germany
    Italy
    England
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  • What historical figure is often associated with the modern image of Santa Claus?
    Charles Dickens
    Martin Luther
    Saint Nicholas
    King Wenceslas
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  • In which century did Christmas become a public holiday in the UK?
    19th century
    18th century
    17th century
    20th century
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  • What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas pudding before serving it?
    A sprig of holly
    Icing sugar
    Brandy
    Chocolate sauce
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  • What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast from space in 1965?
    Jingle Bells
    We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    Deck the Halls
    Silent Night
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  • What major event led to the popularity of celebrating Christmas in the Victorian era?
    The Industrial Revolution
    The publication of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
    The establishment of the postal service
    The invention of the Christmas cracker
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  • What day is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?
    December 25th
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  • What event does Christmas celebrate?
    The birth of Jesus Christ
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  • When do British people traditionally open their Christmas presents?
    Christmas morning (December 25th)
    New Year's Eve
    Boxing Day
    Christmas Eve (December 24th)
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