Which historical event is Christmas traditionally associated with?
The end of the year
The New Year
The winter solstice
The birth of Jesus
In which month does Christmas occur in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer?
March
December
June
August
What does the word “carol” originally refer to?
A type of gift
A Christmas meal
A religious book
A festive song
Which country popularised the modern image of Santa Claus?
Italy
United States
Germany
Spain
What is traditionally exchanged on Christmas Eve in some European countries?
Money
Gifts
Flowers
Cards only
Which material is tinsel usually made to look like?
Silver
Plastic
Gold
Ice
What does the word “festive” most nearly mean?
Celebratory
Ordinary
Quiet
Serious
Which famous Christmas story was written by Charles Dickens?
Oliver Twist
Great Expectations
A Christmas Carol
Peter Pan
What role do bells often play in Christmas traditions?
Signalling celebration
Calling people to work
Measuring time
Warning of danger
Which reindeer name suggests speed?
Cupid
Comet
Dasher
Donner
What is mistletoe traditionally associated with?
Kissing
Singing
Gift-giving
Eating
What type of food is gingerbread?
A fruit
A drink
A baked sweet
A soup
What does “season’s greetings” mean?
A weather report
A travel warning
A polite holiday message
A party invitation
Which Christmas symbol represents guidance or hope?
A stocking
A star
A wreath
A candle
What does the phrase “on the naughty list” imply?
Being sick
Being unlucky
Bad behaviour
Being poor
Which tradition involves placing gifts under something decorated with lights?
Decorating a tree
Wrapping presents
Hanging stockings
Sending cards
