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Christmas Trivia Quiz

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    How good are you at Christmas tradition? As Christmas is coming up, here come a quiz full of trivia from all around the world. So, just choose the right answer for each question.
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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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  • Where did Saint Nicholas (the original Santa Claus) live? (1) Finland (2) Turkey (3) Italy
    The real Saint Nicholas was bishop of the town of Myra in Turkey. He became Santa Claus when Dutch settlers took the tradition to the USA.
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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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  • 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 States’ official Christmas tree has been a Giant Sequoia called ‘General Grant’ in King’s Canyon National Park.
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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 first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. Who was the picture painted by? (1) a 7-year-old girl (2) Pablo Picasso (3) Charles Chaplin
    The first charity Christmas card, produced by UNICEF in 1949, was painted by a seven-year-old girl. The girl was from Rudolfo, a small town in Czechoslovakia.
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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 Monarch’s speech broadcast to the nation in 1932 was written by Rudyard Kipling, author of Jungle Book and the poem If.
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  • What was invented by Tom Smith, an English confectioner, in 1847? (1) tinsel (2) the advent calendar (3) the Christmas cracker
    In 1847, Tom Smith, an English confectioner, invented the Christmas cracker. The company he founded exists to this day.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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.
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  • In Poland, a meal of 12 different dishes is eaten on Christmas Eve. The main ingredient is... (1) cheese (2) chicken (3) fish
    In Poland, as in many other eastern European countries, the main ingredient of the Christmas meal is fish. After the meal, a wafer is broken and shared.
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  • In Lithuania, what do children have to do before they get their presents from GrandFather Christmas? (1) perform a dance (2) tell a joke (3) sing a song
    In Lithuania, children must sing a song for Kaledu Senelis, or Grandfather Christmas, before they can get their presents. If they don’t, they lose it.
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