In which country did Christmas caroling originate?
Austria
Spain
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as the god of love?
Comet
Cupid
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney
By the front door
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Pig’s head and mustard was once a traditional Christmas food in which country?
England
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions?
January 5th
January 10th
The Snow Queen fairytale inspired which hit Disney movie?
Frozen
Name Will Ferrell’s character in the film ‘Elf’? Hint: B_ _ _ _.
Buddy
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Oranges or tangerines
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
False
True
In which year was the first Christmas card sent?
1943
1743
1843
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
The Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The idea of Santa Claus originated with a monk in Turkey.
False
True.
What ancient people started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
The Greeks
The Romans
What is the name of a female Turkey?
A gobbler
A hen
The tradition of sending Christmas cards originated in the USA – True or False?
False. It was started in the U.K.
The American states Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana all have towns named Santa Claus.
False
True
What is the name for the shortest day of the year?
Winter Shortening
Winter Solstice
Der Weihnachtsmann and das Christkind are both names for Santa Claus in which country?
Germany