What is the name for the shortest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
What is the name of a male Turkey? Hint: t_ _ or g_ _ _ _ _ _ _
A tom or a gobbler
Pig’s head and mustard was once a traditional Christmas food in which country?
England
The tradition of sending Christmas cards originated in the USA – True or False?
False. It was started in the U.K.
The Snow Queen fairytale inspired which hit Disney movie?
Frozen
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Oranges or tangerines
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
False
True
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions?
January 5th
What type of pie filling is really appreciated at Christmas?
Pumpkin
In which year was the first Christmas card sent?
1843
1943
1743
What ancient people started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
The Romans
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as the god of love?
Cupid
Der Weihnachtsmann and das Christkind are both names for Santa Claus in which country?
Germany
Which plant, beginning with P is associated with Christmas?
Poinsettia
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
The Indian Ocean
What does ‘X’ in ‘X-Mas’ stand for?
Xristos – the Greek word for Christ.
Name Will Ferrell’s character in the film ‘Elf’? Hint: B_ _ _ _.
Buddy
What is the name of a female Turkey?
A hen
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
The American states Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana all have towns named Santa Claus.
False
True
The idea of Santa Claus originated with a monk in Turkey.
True.
False
In which country did Christmas caroling originate?
Austria
Which Christmas movie sequel features a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2