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