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