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