The idea of Santa Claus originated with a monk in Turkey.
False
True.
The tradition of sending Christmas cards originated in the USA – True or False?
False. It was started in the U.K.
What is the name of a female turkey?
a gobbler
a hen
a chicken
a lady
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions?
December 31st
January 6th
January 5th
January 1st
Which central European country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What ancient people started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
The Romans
Der Weihnachtsmann and das Christkind are both names for Santa Claus in which country?
Germany
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney
Which plant, beginning with P is associated with Christmas?
Pomegranate
Palmetto
Poinsettia
Pachysandra
In which year was the first Christmas card sent?
1943
1743
1843
What type of pie is eaten at Christmas?
A stew pie
A mince pie
A fruit pie
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Indian Ocean
The Snow Queen fairytale inspired which popular Disney film?
Frozen
Pig’s head and mustard was once a traditional Christmas food in which country?
Sweden
Germany
Spain
England
Which Christmas movie sequel features Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
In which country did Christmas caroling (singing) originate?
Poland
Germany
Estonia
Austria
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
True
False
What does ‘X’ in ‘X-Mas’ stand for?
Xristos – the Greek word for Christ.
The American states Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana all have towns named Santa Claus.
False
True
What fruit is usually placed in stockings?
Oranges or tangerines
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as the god of love?
Dasher
Cupid
Vixen
Prancer