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