The idea of Santa Claus originated with a monk in Turkey.
True.
False
What is the name for the shortest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
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
By when should Christmas decorations come down, according to UK traditions?
January 5th
In which country did Christmas caroling originate?
Austria
The Snow Queen fairytale inspired which hit Disney movie?
Frozen
What does ‘X’ in ‘X-Mas’ stand for?
Xristos – the Greek word for Christ.
Pig’s head and mustard was once a traditional Christmas food in which country?
England
In Estonia, it’s traditional for a family to take a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
True
False
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the name of a female Turkey?
A hen
Where were Christmas stockings traditionally hung?
By the chimney
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
The Indian Ocean
In which year was the first Christmas card sent?
1943
1843
1743
Which Christmas movie sequel features a cameo by Donald Trump?
Home Alone 2
The tradition of sending Christmas cards originated in the USA – True or False?
False. It was started in the U.K.
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