Which words complete this classic Christmas carol: “Silent night, holy night”?
“All is calm; all is bright.”
Which famous novel, written by Charles Dickens tells about Christmas?
A Christmas Carol
Which country is the first to see the New Year?
The island nation of Kiribati
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What is the name of the traditional Scottish song sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Auld Lang Syne (translation: “old long since” or “for old time’s sake”)
Where does the tradition New Year celebration take place in New York?
Times Square
What did naughty children traditionally get for Christmas?
Coal
What plant can you see in the picture?
Holly
What is 26th December called in the UK and some Commonwealth countries?
Boxing Day
What colour suit did Santa wear until Coca Cola rebranded him in red?
Green
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
Turkey
Which of these was NOT Santa´s reindeer?
Cupid
Jumper
Comet
Dancer
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
What do Spaniards eat 12 of at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck in the coming year?
Grapes
What do we call the Christmas decoration in the picture?
Christmas cracker
What beverage is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk
What classic Hollywood movie do Americans watch on Christmas?
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
According to tradition, what are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
Who started the tradition of New Year's resolutions over 4,000 years ago?
Greeks
Egyptians
Romans
Babylonians
What holiday drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and sometimes alcohol?
Eggnog
What is the most common New Year’s resolution?
Exercise more
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
What country is known for smashing plates on New Year’s to ward off evil spirits?
Denmark
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
Which musician sings the ever-so-catchy Wonderful Christmas time?
Freddie Mercury
Paul McCartney
Frank Sinatra
George Michael
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan