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B2 Christmas Quiz/British Christmas traditions

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  • What event does Christmas celebrate?
    The birth of Jesus Christ
  • When do British people traditionally open their Christmas presents?
    Christmas morning (December 25th)
    New Year's Eve
    Boxing Day
    Christmas Eve (December 24th)
  • What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast from space in 1965?
    We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    Silent Night
    Deck the Halls
    Jingle Bells
  • Which country is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas?
    Germany
    The Netherlands
    Italy
    England
  • In which century did Christmas become a public holiday in the UK?
    18th century
    20th century
    19th century
    17th century
  • What day is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?
    December 25th
  • What historical figure is often associated with the modern image of Santa Claus?
    Charles Dickens
    King Wenceslas
    Saint Nicholas
    Martin Luther
  • Who introduced the Christmas tree tradition to Britain?
    King Henry VIII
    Winston Churchill
    Prince Albert
    Queen Elizabeth I
  • What major event led to the popularity of celebrating Christmas in the Victorian era?
    The Industrial Revolution
    The establishment of the postal service
    The publication of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
    The invention of the Christmas cracker
  • What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas pudding before serving it?
    A sprig of holly
    Chocolate sauce
    Brandy
    Icing sugar