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1
When did modern fruitcake baking start?
The Middle Ages
Ming Dynasty, China
Ancient Egypt
We don't know.
2
What was the original color of the candy cane?
Red
White
Rainbow
Green
3
How long was Christmas banned for?
Around 50 years
Around 5 years
Around 1 year
Around 20 years
4
Where did the Advent calendar originate?
Germany
Mexico
The Netherlands
Switzerland
5
Santa's reindeer have had names including
Flossie
Steady
Fireball
Scratcher
6
Why was Christmas banned?
The people voted to ban Christmas
The government thought it was too religious
The government leader was scared of Santa
The government thought people had forgotten its religious meaning
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When was the first Christmas card sent?
1843
1932
1273
1605
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Where were artificial Christmas trees invented?
Germany
Hungary
Croatia
Sweden
9
Who brought the Christmas tree tradition to the UK?
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Santa
King George I
10
Which country sends a Christmas tree to London each year?
America
Canada
Sweden
Norway
11
Wassailing is an old word for carolling
False
True
12
In which famous Christmas story were Santa's reindeer first named?
Love, Actually
The Grinch
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
13
What fruit was historically placed in Christmas stockings?
Peaches
Durian
Oranges
Bananas
14
Watch Christmas toys come to life in
The Nutcracker
ballet, first performed where?
St. Petersburg, Russia
Vienna, Austria
Des Moines, Iowa
Paris, France
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Where was St. Nicholas originally from?
Italy
Germany
France
Turkey
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What was NOT one of the names tested out on our "red-nosed reindeer"?
Romeo
Reginald
Randall
Rollo
17
The first nativity play was performed in
503
1452
1647
1223
18
Which country first decorated the modern-day Christmas tree?
Sweden
Poland
Germany
England
19
Jingle Bells was originally written for
Thanksgiving
Advertising
Summer holidays
Christmas
20
Where was "Silent Night" first performed?
Austria
United Kingdom
Australia
Italy
21
Which holiday did caroling originally celebrate?
Winter Solstice
Thanksgiving
Independence Day
New Year's Day
22
How many towns in America are named after Santa?
1
4
2
3
23
The Statue of Liberty was a Christmas present
False
True
24
When was Christmas made illegal in England?
Never
1644
1295
802
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Where does the song, "Deck the Halls," come from?
Lithuania
Ukraine
Wales
Russia