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