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Christmas Traditions: by Nations
Christmas Traditions: by Nations
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Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions throughout the world.
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1
Name the country where school children lock their schoolmaster out of school as a prank?
Belgium
Poland
England
France
2
In Denmark, these are the two symbolic colors of Christmas.
red and white
blue and white
green and white
red and green
3
Which nationality introduced the Christmas tree to Americans?
The Scots
Germans
Italians
Scandinavians
4
When do adults in France exchange their gifts to one another, during the Christmas season?
New Years Day
Christmas Eve
New Years Eve
Christmas Day
5
In this country, letters to Santa Claus are thrown into the fireplace.
Ireland
The Netherlands
England
France
6
What country leads the world in terms of outdoor illumination and decorations?
Germany
England
United States
Australia
7
In this country, some people believe the way to get rid of evil spirits is to burn old shoes!
Italy
Poland
Greece
Portugal
8
The origination of a female Santa-like character named "Befana," originated in this country.
Italy
Greece
Romania
Poland
9
"Alsalto" (invading someone's home on Christmas night for the purpose to party) originated in
... Puerto Rico
... Jamaica
... Dominican Republic
... Spain
10
What do the 12 Days of Christmas represent?
12 months of the year
Aaron Rodgers
12 Apostles
12 Gifts of the Magi
11
In which country did kissing under the mistletoe originate?
Italy
England
France
Germany
12
Weird legend in Poland believes that a child born on Christmas can become a ...
werewolf
ground hog
gargoyle
vampire
13
This country starts the Christmas season by bringing orchids into their homes.
Mexico
Panama
Guatemala
Costa Rica
14
Who is considered as the patron saint of horses?
Saint Paul
Saint Stephen
Saint Patrick
Saint Nicholas
15
What kind of tree was originally used in France as a Christmas Tree?
Fig
Spruce
Oak
Apple
16
This country is credited with originating the idea of placing a lighted candle in the window.
Germany
Poland
France
Ireland
17
Saint Nicholas is called by the name "Sinterklaas" in this language.
German
Finnish
Dutch
Swedish
18
What animal accompanies Santa when he visits Syria?
lamb
hedgehog
mule
ground hog
19
Who introduced the practice of bringing in the Yule log in England?
The Irish
The Vikings
The Scots
The Italians
20
The well-known song "Deck the Halls," originated in this country.
Scotland
Sweden
Wales
England
21
This is the average time one takes to make their plum pudding in England.
a day
an hour
a month
a week
22
This is the traditional main dish for a Christmas dinner in Austria.
lamb
carp
ham
oysters
23
Which animal accompanies Santa in Switzerland?
reindeer
goat
Saint Bernard
donkey
24
In Finland, this is considered to be good luck if one of these is found in the house.
A clean sock
A mouse
A spider's web
A dirty sock
25
The children in this European nation call Santa by the name of "Yule Man."
Switzerland
Finland
Denmark
Luxembourg
