Christmas Quiz

Question 1

A Christmas tree is often a ____ tree

Accepted Answer

fir

Question 2

What is this Christmas decoration called?

Accepted Answer

tinsel

Question 3

True or false: this decoration is called a "bobble"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Fill in the gaps: "Silent night, holy night, all is ___, all is ___"

Accepted Answer

calm, bright

Question 5

Warm up! "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you ____"?

Accepted Answer

go

Question 6

Still in Catalunya. This fella is often placed in nativity scenes. He is called:

Accepted Answer

The caganer

Question 7

In which direction should Santa travel from the International Date Line to not lose any time?

Accepted Answer

west

Question 8

(No points) Correct spelling is bauble

Accepted Answer

I'll remember it!, Got it!

Question 9

(No points) The correct quote is "Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun"

Accepted Answer

That's what I thought!, Now I'll remember it, *Whistling the tune*, Got it!

Question 10

Which country or area is considered to be the birthplace of the Yule log?

Accepted Answer

Scandinavia

Question 11

Scotland: The wait for the 1st visitor after midnight on New Years eve (Hogmanay) is called...

Accepted Answer

First-Footing

Question 12

There is another word meaning the same as "present". What is it?

Accepted Answer

gift

Question 13

He will come instead of Santa if you've been bad.Kids dress up as this creature, Krampus, here:

Accepted Answer

In some Central European countries, On Balkan

Question 14

T/F: Christmas lights will tangle due to entropy: billions of ways to tangle, only 1 way to fix

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 15

What will kids in the UK find in their Christmas stockings if they were naughty?

Accepted Answer

Lumps of coal

Question 16

Complete this line: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your ___ be light"

Accepted Answer

heart

Question 17

During the 12 days of Christmas, what do the Greeks believe happens?

Accepted Answer

A race of evil goblins surface and wreak havoc.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about reindeer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

they cannot see well at night

Question 19

Who invented the idea of Christmas cards?

Accepted Answer

Henry Cole

Question 20

T/F: Most reindeer are buoyant and can float in water.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 21

What is Mattak, a traditional Christmas recipe in Greenland?

Accepted Answer

Raw whale skin served with blubber

Question 22

Which day is considered to be the beginning of Christmas in Sweden?

Accepted Answer

St. Lucia Day

Question 23

Mince pies are traditionally served at Christmas in the UK. Where did they originate from?

Accepted Answer

From the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, Middle Eastern recipes that European Crusaders brought over

Question 24

How do you spell the word that means a religious folk song or hymn?

Accepted Answer

carol

Question 25

In "12 days of Christmas", what was sent on the 2nd day besides a partridge in a pear tree?

Accepted Answer

two turtle doves

Question 26

Which song contains this line: "I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree"?

Accepted Answer

"All I want for Christmas is you"

Question 27

In "Rockin around the Christmas tree", what are they going to eat before caroling?

Accepted Answer

pumpkin pie

Question 28

T/F: Humans are the only species to engage in gift-giving.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 29

Where in the world do some people eat deep fried caterpillars on Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 30

In Ukraine, it's common to decorate Christmas trees with spider web. Why?

Accepted Answer

A legend about spiders who helped a widow decorate her tree

Question 31

Where do they put 24 cloves into an orange and take out 1 a day from Dec 1 - Dec 24?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 32

Down under: Where do most Australians go on Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

Parks, To the beach

Question 33

The animal pulling Santa's sleigh is a ____deer

Accepted Answer

rein

Question 34

In which country does the tradition of the Christmas tree hold its roots?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 35

Did you learn something about strange but fun Christmas traditions?

Accepted Answer

I did!, Yes, I knew everything already

Question 36

Which scientist introduced Christmas tree lights to the public in 1880?

Accepted Answer

Edward Johnson

Question 37

For which celebration are Swedes and Norwegians eating Lussekatter?

Accepted Answer

The celebration of Santa Lucia, The celebration of the patron Saint of Light

Question 38

When is Christmas celebrated in Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

January 7th

Question 39

Which of these words best explains what "festive" means?

Accepted Answer

joyful

Question 40

In which two countries did Christmas greeting cards become popular in the mid-1800s?

Accepted Answer

England and the United States

Question 41

In "Jingle Bells", how many horses are there in the open sleigh?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 42

Which of these reindeer names is NOT mentioned in "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer"?

Accepted Answer

Giggle

Question 43

What do Germans hide in the Christmas tree for the kids to look for on Christmas morning?

Accepted Answer

A pickle

Question 44

This popular Christmas dessert is called ____

Accepted Answer

pudding

Question 45

Which NASA Apollo Mission first confirmed that, "There IS a Santa Claus"?

Accepted Answer

Apollo VIII

Question 46

In the eastern part of France, what day is symbolic of the holidays?

Accepted Answer

Saint Nicholas Day

Question 47

Why do kids in Iceland put a shoe in their windowsill on December 12-23?

Accepted Answer

To receive gifts or a potato from the 13 Yule Lads

Question 48

On which day do Ethiopians celebrate Christmas?

Accepted Answer

January 7th

Question 49

Is this quote from "Jingle Bell Rock" correct: "Snowing and blowing up barrels of fun"?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect

Question 50

In the Czech Republic, what is a Christmas tradition held by single women hoping to be married?

Accepted Answer

They throw a shoe over their shoulder.

Question 51

Yum! What's the correct name for this thing?

Accepted Answer

candy cane

Question 52

Where in the world do they wake up to firecrackers, then roller skate to Christmas mass?

Accepted Answer

The Venezuelan city of Caracas

Question 53

What do Ukrainians use to decorate their Christmas trees?

Accepted Answer

artificial spider webs

Question 54

When it's very cold, you can say it is ____

Accepted Answer

frosty

Question 55

Due to the power of advertising, what do many Japanese people do to celebrate Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

They eat fast food fried chicken .

Question 56

Which country holds a tradition that someone must stir Christmas pudding mix clockwise?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 57

Before electric lights were strung on Christmas trees, what did people use to illuminate them?

Accepted Answer

candles

Question 58

Can you name this plant?

Accepted Answer

mistletoe

Question 59

They light candles in the cemeteries to remember their loved ones on Christmas Eve. Where?

Accepted Answer

Norway, Finland

Question 60

What about this one?

Accepted Answer

holly

Question 61

Instead of the usual conifer, New Zealanders decorate this tree...

Accepted Answer

Metrosideros excelsa tree, Pōhutukawa tree

Question 62

Given the 2.2 billion children on Earth, about how far does Santa have to travel Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

150,000,000 miles (241,401,600 km)

Question 63

Is this quote correct: "And since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow"?

Accepted Answer

Correct

Question 64

This hollow log, that supposedly poops out gifts, is introduced into Catalan homes on Dec 8.

Accepted Answer

Tió de Nadal

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