What is the name for the shortest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as the god of love?
Cupid
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? Serbia Germany ENgland
Germany
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions? January 5th january 30th February 14th
January 5th
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.
True
False
What ancient people started the tradition of exchanging gifts? The Greeks The Romans The Serbs
The Romans
What is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner?
stuffed turkey, brussel sprouts, peas, figgy pudding
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Oranges or tangerines
Name three things the Christmas tree is traditonally decorated with
lights, baubles, stars, angels, ornaments
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
True
False