Which emotion is most often linked to Christmas stories?
Fear
Anger
Generosity
Jealousy
What does a Christmas wreath traditionally symbolise?
Silence
Continuity and life
Power
Wealth
Which activity best fits the idea of “celebration”?
Studying alone
Sleeping early
Working overtime
Gathering with others
What does the phrase “on the naughty list” imply?
Being poor
Being unlucky
Being sick
Bad behaviour
What is traditionally exchanged on Christmas Eve in some European countries?
Gifts
Money
Flowers
Cards only
Which sense is most strongly connected to Christmas memories for many people?
Touch
Balance
Smell
Sight
What role do bells often play in Christmas traditions?
Calling people to work
Measuring time
Signalling celebration
Warning of danger
Which famous Christmas story was written by Charles Dickens?
A Christmas Carol
Great Expectations
Oliver Twist
Peter Pan
Which tradition involves placing gifts under something decorated with lights?
Hanging stockings
Wrapping presents
Sending cards
Decorating a tree
Why do people light candles at Christmas in some cultures?
To decorate food
To measure time
To keep warm
To represent light and hope
Which Christmas symbol represents guidance or hope?
A star
A candle
A wreath
A stocking
What does the word “festive” most nearly mean?
Celebratory
Serious
Ordinary
Quiet
Which Christmas character is known for learning a moral lesson?
Ebenezer Scrooge
Rudolph
Frosty
Santa Claus
Which material is tinsel usually made to look like?
Gold
Silver
Ice
Plastic
Which reindeer name suggests speed?
Dasher
Cupid
Donner
Comet
What does “season’s greetings” mean?
A polite holiday message
A party invitation
A travel warning
A weather report
What does the word “carol” originally refer to?
A type of gift
A Christmas meal
A festive song
A religious book
What does the word “tradition” most closely mean?
A new idea
A personal choice
A custom passed down
A random habit
In which month does Christmas occur in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer?
August
June
March
December
Which holiday figure is made of snow?
Snowman
Reindeer
Santa
Elf
What is the main purpose of Christmas celebrations for many people?
Travelling alone
Making money
Bringing people together
Avoiding work
What type of food is gingerbread?
A fruit
A soup
A baked sweet
A drink
What is mistletoe traditionally associated with?
Singing
Eating
Kissing
Gift-giving
Which historical event is Christmas traditionally associated with?
The New Year
The birth of Jesus
The end of the year
The winter solstice
Which country popularised the modern image of Santa Claus?
Spain
United States
Italy
Germany