What ancient people started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
The Romans
What does ‘X’ in ‘X-Mas’ stand for?
Xristos – the Greek word for Christ.
Which Christmas movie sequel features Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
The American states Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana all have towns named Santa Claus.
True
False
The Snow Queen fairytale inspired which popular Disney film?
Frozen
The idea of Santa Claus originated with a monk in Turkey.
False
True.
Der Weihnachtsmann and das Christkind are both names for Santa Claus in which country?
Germany
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
The Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as the god of love?
Prancer
Dasher
Vixen
Cupid
Which plant, beginning with P is associated with Christmas?
Pachysandra
Pomegranate
Poinsettia
Palmetto
What is the name of a female turkey?
a hen
a chicken
a lady
a gobbler
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Oranges or tangerines
Pig’s head and mustard was once a traditional Christmas food in which country?
Sweden
Spain
Germany
England
In which country did Christmas caroling (singing) originate?
Germany
Estonia
Poland
Austria
What type of pie is eaten at Christmas?
A fruit pie
A mince pie
A stew pie
Which central European country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
The tradition of sending Christmas cards originated in the USA – True or False?
False. It was started in the U.K.
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
True
False
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions?
January 5th
December 31st
January 1st
January 6th
In which year was the first Christmas card sent?
1943
1843
1743
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney