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