What event does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
What is in Christmas pudding?
dried fruits, pudding, brandy sauce
dried fruits, chocolate chips, rum
dried fruits, nuts, sherry
dried fruits, nuts, brandy sauce
Why is it called Boxing Day?
Nobles used to give their servants gifts on this day
You give people your leftovers that are boxed up
You give people boxes on this day
People engage in boxing matches
Who introduced the Christmas tree tradition to Britain?
Queen Elizabeth I
Prince Albert
Winston Churchill
King Henry VIII
What do children leave by their stockings for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
water and crackers
brandy and minced pie
cookies and milk
sherry and carrots
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas?
Italy
England
Germany
The Netherlands
What do British people call Santa?
Mr. Claus
Papa Noel
Father Christmas
Saint Nick
What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Deck the Halls
What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas pudding before serving it?
A sprig of holly
Icing sugar
Brandy
Chocolate sauce
Whose speech do people listen to at Christmas?
The current monarch
The prime minister
Santa Claus
Their parents
What do British children do with the letter they write Santa?
They toss it straight in the fire
They mail it to the North Pole
They save it for next year
They give it to their uncle and aunt
What major event led to the popularity of celebrating Christmas in the Victorian era?
The invention of the Christmas cracker
The establishment of the postal service
The Industrial Revolution
The publication of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
What day is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?
December 25th
In which century did Christmas become a public holiday in the UK?
19th century
17th century
20th century
18th century
When do British people traditionally open their Christmas presents?
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Christmas morning (December 25th)
Boxing Day
New Year's Eve
What historical figure is often associated with the modern image of Santa Claus?
King Wenceslas
Martin Luther
Saint Nicholas
Charles Dickens
What do the British do on Boxing Day these days?
They go skating
They go shopping
They eat as much as possible
They don't leave the house