Holiday Traditions Quiz

The 14^th century porridge named ______ lead to the Christmas pudding.

The Puritans are known for doing what for a popular Christmas event?

In some parts of Germany, kids write letters to the Christkindl and leave them where?

On what eve does La Befana come to give gifts to children?

What poem inspired the artist for Coca-Cola to draw a fat and jolly Santa Claus?

In the Christmas tree article, what play was performed every year on December 24^th?

What two attributes was Saint Nicholas known for?

How long is Kwanzaa?

Who created the Kwanzaa festival?

'Tree worship' is considered to be what kind of custom to Jehovah's Witnesses?

Which one is NOT TRUE about the Krampus tradition?

In what year was the first written account of a decorated Christmas tree?

“Kerststronk” is from what language?

What order are the candles lit for Chanukkah?

In Mexico, who are Los Reyes Mogos?

Name two popular Christmas foods in Korea (from the readings).

What type of wood is the Yule log made from in France?

In Kwanzaa, what is the special candle holder called?

Mr. Cupit has a hockey jersey with a name on the back. Name the FILM that it references.

What girl is celebrated in Sweden each Christmas?

What is the French name for the cake in this video?

What year was Saint Nicholas's remains brought back to southern Italy?

When does the Mexican Christmas season officially end?

How old was Saint Nicholas when he became a priest?

What Ancient Roman celebration did people decorate their trees for?

What is “gelt”?

What mailing instruction did postal services need to tell people by the 1880's?

What verse do Jehovah’s witness honour to their faith in God?

What is the Yule log called in Cornwall, UK?

Who is La Befana looking for on her search?

What does Black Peter do to naughty people?

The Yule Log has chemicals poured on it to burn different colours. Which is NOT TRUE?

What do bad children get if they are naughty in Iceland?

Gryla is part _____ and part ______

The founder of the first American Christmas card was from what city?

How many ingredients should a proper Christmas pudding have in it?

The midnight mass in Mexico is often referred to as:________?

Christmas pudding was once banned because it was ____ for God-fearing people.

In the history of Hanukkah, what successor of Alexander oppressed Jewish people?

What tradition related to Christmas trees, supposedly from Germany, is popular in the USA?

When is St. Nicholas’ Day?

According to the Dutch tradition, where does Saint Nicholas come from? How does he move around?

Name 2 of the 7 Kwanzaa candles.

What word is Krampus derived from?

In Holland, where is an unburnt Yule log kept for one year until the next Christmas?

In Iceland, what is the Christmas cat’s rule ?

How many candles does the 'Advent Kranz' have in it?

In the Black Peter / Saint Nicholas story, what is Santa's horse's name?

According to one source, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christmas is a _________ tradition. Choose the BEST answer.

What 'thing' did the pagans of Northern Europe make part of their Christian festival?

Gryla lives in the mountains with her black cat, 13 children and ________

What is Santa called in Korea?

Why didn’t La Befana go see the person she was meant to?

Name one of the four words/symbols marked on the dreidel.

Christmas Eve is when people exchange their gifts in Germany. T/F

What famous holiday song is this?

When does Krampus appear?

What kinds of images or pictures do Korean Christmas Cards have?

What is the main reason for the invention of the artificial Christmas tree (in the 1880's)?

In parts of Germany, some children leave their ______out on Saint Nicholas eve.

Who drew Santa’s figure for Coca-Cola?