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