Which holiday figure is made of snow?
Elf
Snowman
Reindeer
Santa
Why do people light candles at Christmas in some cultures?
To measure time
To represent light and hope
To decorate food
To keep warm
What does the phrase “on the naughty list” imply?
Being poor
Being unlucky
Being sick
Bad behaviour
What does the word “tradition” most closely mean?
A custom passed down
A personal choice
A new idea
A random habit
What role do bells often play in Christmas traditions?
Signalling celebration
Warning of danger
Calling people to work
Measuring time
Which Christmas character is known for learning a moral lesson?
Frosty
Santa Claus
Ebenezer Scrooge
Rudolph
What type of food is gingerbread?
A soup
A drink
A fruit
A baked sweet
What does the word “festive” most nearly mean?
Celebratory
Ordinary
Serious
Quiet
Which material is tinsel usually made to look like?
Plastic
Silver
Ice
Gold
Which emotion is most often linked to Christmas stories?
Jealousy
Generosity
Fear
Anger
What does a Christmas wreath traditionally symbolise?
Wealth
Power
Silence
Continuity and life
Which famous Christmas story was written by Charles Dickens?
Great Expectations
Oliver Twist
Peter Pan
A Christmas Carol
What is traditionally exchanged on Christmas Eve in some European countries?
Cards only
Flowers
Money
Gifts
What is mistletoe traditionally associated with?
Gift-giving
Eating
Kissing
Singing
Which tradition involves placing gifts under something decorated with lights?
Wrapping presents
Decorating a tree
Hanging stockings
Sending cards
Which historical event is Christmas traditionally associated with?
The birth of Jesus
The end of the year
The New Year
The winter solstice
Which activity best fits the idea of “celebration”?
Sleeping early
Working overtime
Gathering with others
Studying alone
Which reindeer name suggests speed?
Dasher
Cupid
Comet
Donner
In which month does Christmas occur in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer?
June
March
December
August
Which country popularised the modern image of Santa Claus?
Spain
United States
Italy
Germany
What does “season’s greetings” mean?
A party invitation
A weather report
A polite holiday message
A travel warning
Which sense is most strongly connected to Christmas memories for many people?
Balance
Sight
Smell
Touch
What is the main purpose of Christmas celebrations for many people?
Avoiding work
Travelling alone
Bringing people together
Making money
Which Christmas symbol represents guidance or hope?
A star
A wreath
A candle
A stocking
What does the word “carol” originally refer to?
A Christmas meal
A festive song
A type of gift
A religious book