Who introduced the Christmas tree tradition to Britain?
King Henry VIII
Winston Churchill
Queen Elizabeth I
Prince Albert
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas?
Italy
Germany
The Netherlands
England
What historical figure is often associated with the modern image of Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
King Wenceslas
Charles Dickens
Martin Luther
In which century did Christmas become a public holiday in the UK?
18th century
17th century
19th century
20th century
What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas pudding before serving it?
Icing sugar
A sprig of holly
Brandy
Chocolate sauce
What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Deck the Halls
What major event led to the popularity of celebrating Christmas in the Victorian era?
The establishment of the postal service
The publication of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
The Industrial Revolution
The invention of the Christmas cracker
What day is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?
December 25th
What event does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
When do British people traditionally open their Christmas presents?
Christmas morning (December 25th)
New Year's Eve
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Boxing Day
What do British people call Santa?
Father Christmas
Mr. Claus
Papa Noel
Saint Nick
What do children leave by their stockings for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
cookies and milk
sherry and carrots
brandy and minced pie
water and crackers
Why is it called Boxing Day?
People engage in boxing matches
You give people your leftovers that are boxed up
Nobles used to give their servants gifts on this day
You give people boxes on this day
What do the British do on Boxing Day these days?
They go shopping
They don't leave the house
They go skating
They eat as much as possible
What do British children do with the letter they write Santa?
They toss it straight in the fire
They give it to their uncle and aunt
They mail it to the North Pole
They save it for next year
Whose speech do people listen to at Christmas?
The current monarch
The prime minister
Santa Claus
Their parents
