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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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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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In Greece, to stop horrible creatures called kallinkatzori playing tricks on people at Christmas, you have to... (1) burn a old shoe (2) whistle loudly (3) eat garlic

In Greece, the only way to get rid of the Kallikantzori is by burning an old shoe. If you do not have an old shoe, salt may be burned instead.

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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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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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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 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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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 Holland, who accompanies Santa Claus when he's giving out presents? (1) his son, Pink Peter (2) his wife, Red Petra (3) his servant, Black Peter

Black Peter accompanies Santa. Also, it is Black Peter and not Santa who throws the presents down the chimney.

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in the Ukraine, if you find a spider's web in the house on Christmas morning, it means... (1) bad luck (2) good luck (3) it will snow later in the day

It means good luck. Some say that by spinning webs, spiders used to decorate the trees of poor Ukrainian families.

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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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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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