What do British people call Santa?
Saint Nick
Father Christmas
Mr. Claus
Papa Noel
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
What event does Christmas celebrate?
The birth of Jesus Christ
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas?
Italy
England
Germany
The Netherlands
Why is it called Boxing Day?
You give people your leftovers that are boxed up
People engage in boxing matches
Nobles used to give their servants gifts on this day
You give people boxes on this day
What do British children do with the letter they write Santa?
They save it for next year
They give it to their uncle and aunt
They mail it to the North Pole
They toss it straight in the fire
Who introduced the Christmas tree tradition to Britain?
Prince Albert
King Henry VIII
Winston Churchill
Queen Elizabeth I
What day is Christmas traditionally celebrated in the UK?
December 25th
What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas pudding before serving it?
Icing sugar
Brandy
Chocolate sauce
A sprig of holly
In which century did Christmas become a public holiday in the UK?
20th century
19th century
17th century
18th century
Whose speech do people listen to at Christmas?
The current monarch
Their parents
The prime minister
Santa Claus
What is in Christmas pudding?
dried fruits, chocolate chips, rum
dried fruits, nuts, brandy sauce
dried fruits, nuts, sherry
dried fruits, pudding, brandy sauce
What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast from space in 1965?
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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
When do British people traditionally open their Christmas presents?
Boxing Day
Christmas Eve (December 24th)
New Year's Eve
Christmas morning (December 25th)
What do children leave by their stockings for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
cookies and milk
sherry and carrots
brandy and minced pie
water and crackers