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1
Which European countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th?
Germany, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands
Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Croatia
Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway
Italy, Spain, Portugal and France
2
When is el Día de Reyes (Day of Kings) celebrated?
25 December
6 January
16 December
24 November
3
Which country banned Christmas?
China
Vietnam
North Korea
South Korea
4
Who do more children in Spain ask for presents?
Santa Claus
Reyes Magos
La Catrina
Papá Noel
5
What is the "rosca de reyes?"
A round pastry filled with cream
A circle of sweet bread
A crown-shaped cake
A triangular pastry covered in almonds
6
Santa Claus is known as “Christmas Old Man” or “Sing Daan Lou Yan” in which country?
South Korea
Japan
Singapore
China
7
Who is not one of the reyes magos?
Gaspar
Baltasar
Melchor
Alemanar
8
Which one says Christmas in Chinese?
메리 크리스마스
メリークリスマス
圣诞节快乐
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
9
Which religious nation is most connected to the major winter holidays (Hanukkah & Christmas)?
Russia
Israel
USA
Turkey
10
What's hidden inside the rosca de reyes?
A plastic baby
A piece of candied fruit
A plastic crown
Nothing
11
What do some Latin Americans put in shoes and champagne glasses for good luck in the new year?
A photo of themselves
Money
New year resolutions
Lentils
12
The tallest building on Earth hosts one of the biggest New Year's events in what city?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Beijing, China
New York, USA
Berlin, Germany
13
Buon Natale is Ḿerry Christmas in…
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
French
14
According to a legend German families hang a __ ornament on their Christmas tree.
Sausage
Potatoe
Pickle
Pretzel
15
Which one says Christmas in Vietnamese?
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส
Giáng sinh vui vẻ
메리 크리스마스
メリークリスマス
16
Which is a German Christmas tradition?
Decorating the Christmas tree with real candy, cookies, etc.
Taking children to the mall to take pictures with Santa
Setting up the Christmas tree the morning of Christmas Eve
A 24-hour fast that begins on Christmas Eve
17
In Arabic nations, what name is given to Santa Claus?
Santy Claus
Santa Claus
Baba Noel
St. Nick
18
Santa is called Père Noël in…
France
Finland
Germany
Spain
19
What do Latin American countries eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Seeds
Beans
Grapes
Chocolate chips
20
Early in December, Muslims celebrate the birth of what major prophet in their religion?
Noah
Jesus
Santa Claus
Muhammad
21
Which country celebrates Noche Buena or Midnight Feast after
simbang gabi
or Christmas Eve mass
South Korea
The Philippines
China
Japan
22
What is ´Le Réveillon de Noël´ in France?
A very late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve
A traditional Yule log-shaped cake
The name for Santa in French
A famous French Christmas song
23
In Asian cultures, what do people give as good luck to ward off evil & celebrate the New Year?
Lanterns
Dumplings
Red Envelope with money inside
A mask
24
When is New Year's Eve in Latin America?
1 January
28 December
31 December
28 January
25
In which European country do people have a Christmas rose instead of a Christmas tree?
Denmark
Greece
Spain
Italy
26
Which country has French influences in Christmas?
Vietnam
Thailand
Japan
China
27
In Latin America, eating lentils on New Year's is said to bring forth...
Hunger
Debt
Prosperity
Love
28
In India, Jews use what instead of candles when lighting their menorahs?
Toothpicks
Lighters
Coconut oil covered wicks
Candles
29
Some Latin Americans wear yellow, red, or white __ to encourage love or health in the new year.
Underwear
Socks
Rings
Hats
30
Which European country celebrates Saint Lucia at a feast of light on December 13th?
Slovenia
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Sweden
31
Jews in Israel often snack on what treat during Hanukkah?
Jelly doughnuts
Birthday cake
Pizza
Special cookies
32
Which one celebrates a “Winterfest” even though this country never has snow?
Vietnam
North Korea
China
Hong Kong
33
What is a European tradition on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)?
Kids leave their shoes out overnight to be filled with candy
Family members and friends exchange Christmas gifts
Everyone dresses up as Saint Nicholas for the day
Families light up candles to celebrate the Advent season
34
Santa is called Naththal Seeya in which country?
China
Japan
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
35
During Kwanzaa a special candle holder called a kinara is used. It holds __ candles.
7
9
5
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