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