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