Spanish Christmas Traditions
What is celebrated on December 28th in Spain?
A) Three Kings' Day
B) Feast of St. Nicholas
C) Holy Innocents' Day
D) La Tamborrada
C) Holy Innocents' Day
Which Spanish Christmas dessert is made from almond paste and sugar, often shaped into small figurines?
A) Turrón
B) Polvorones
C) Mazapán
D) Roscón de Reyes
C) Mazapán
Which country popularized the modern image of Santa Claus as a jolly man in a red suit?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) Norway
D) Canada
B) United States
Which Italian Christmas cake is known for its tall, dome-like shape and light, fluffy texture?
A) Pandoro
B) Panettone
C) Sfogliatelle
D) Zeppole
B) Panettone
Which Roman festival influenced many Christmas traditions, including gift-giving?
A) Saturnalia
B) Lupercalia
C) Bacchanalia
D) Vestalia
A) Saturnalia
What unique tradition is associated with Spain's New Year's Eve?
A) Eating lentils for good luck
B) Eating fruit
C) Lighting candles for each family member
D) Singing villancicos at church
B) Eating fruit.
What is the main filling traditionally found in a Roscón de Reyes?
A) Cream
B) Marzipan
C) Fruit jelly
D) Whipped cream and trinkets
D) Whipped cream and trinkets
In Iceland, how many "Yule Lads" bring gifts to children during Christmas?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 13
D) 24
C) 13
In what country is "lutefisk," a dried and reconstituted fish dish, a traditional Christmas meal?
A) Sweden
B) Denmark
C) Norway
D) Finland
C) Norway
What does the word "Christmas" mean?
A) Birth of Christ
B) Christ's Mass
C) Holy Night
D) Winter Solstice
B) Christ's Mass
What is the name of the traditional Christmas Eve Midnight Mass in Spain?
A) La Misa del Alba
B) La Misa del Gallo
C) La Misa de los Reyes
D) La Vigilia de Navidad
B) La Misa del Gallo
Which sparkling wine, commonly associated with Christmas in Spain, is produced in the Catalonia region?
A) Champagne
B) Prosecco
C) Cava
D) Vermouth
C) Cava
In Ukraine, what unusual object is traditionally used to decorate Christmas trees?
A) A spider web
B) A pickle
C) A horseshoe
D) A gold coin
A) A spider web
What is the name of the French Christmas dessert that resembles a log?
A) Bûche de Noël
B) Galette des Rois
C) Clafoutis
D) Crème Brûlée
A) Bûche de Noël
The modern Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in which country?
A) Germany
B) England
C) Norway
D) France
A) Germany
In the Basque Country, which mythical figure delivers gifts instead of the Three Kings?
A) Olentzero
B) El Niño Dios
C) Tió de Nadal
D) Papa Noel
A) Olentzero
What is “sopa de almendra,” often served in Spain during Christmas?
A) A seafood broth
B) A sweet almond soup
C) A vegetable stew
D) A dessert pudding
B) A sweet almond soup
Which country celebrates Christmas by dining on Kentucky Fried Chicken?
A) South Korea
B) Philippines
C) Japan
D) Thailand
C) Japan
In Mexico, what is traditionally served as a warm, sweet drink during Christmas celebrations?
A) Champurrado
B) Atole
C) Ponche
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Who wrote the famous Christmas story A Christmas Carol?
A) Charles Dickens
B) Hans Christian Andersen
C) Mark Twain
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
A) Charles Dickens
Which Spanish city holds a grand, televised parade on January 5th to celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings?
A) Madrid
B) Seville
C) Barcelona
D) Valencia
A) Madrid
What savory dish is a common starter at Spanish Christmas dinners, often featuring seafood and vegetables?
A) Gazpacho
B) Piquillos rellenos
C) Gambas al ajillo
D) Mariscada
B) Piquillos rellenos
Which country has a tradition of hiding all the brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?
A) Poland
B) Norway
C) Finland
D) Estonia
B) Norway
Which meat pie, filled with dried fruits and spices, was a popular Christmas dish in medieval England?
A) Shepherd’s pie
B) Mince pie
C) Christmas pudding
D) Steak and ale pie
B) Mince pie
What year was the first commercial Christmas card produced?
A) 1843
B) 1865
C) 1870
D) 1881
A) 1843