Christmas Traditions
What is the origin of the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
A) Germany in the 16th century
B) England in the 18th century
C) Italy in the 14th century
D) France in the 17th century
A) Germany in the 16th century
In the movie Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling for Christmas?
A) London
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) New York
B) Paris
Which Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
A) Silent Night
B) White Christmas
C) Jingle Bells
D) All I Want for Christmas Is You
B) White Christmas
How many Wise Men are mentioned by name in the Bible?
A) Three
B) Two
C) None
D) Four
C) None
In which country is Christmas celebrated on January 7th by the Orthodox Church?
A) Russia
B) Greece
C) Ethiopia
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding in the UK?
A) A gold coin
B) A silver coin
C) A small toy
D) A sprig of holly
B) A silver coin
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A) A golden ticket
B) A magical bell
C) A train whistle
D) A snow globe
B) A magical bell
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many gifts are given in total?
A) 78
B) 144
C) 364
D) 432
C) 364
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
A) Savior of the World
B) God with Us
C) Light of the World
D) Prince of Peace
B) God with Us
What is the name of the Scandinavian holiday figure similar to Santa Claus?
A) Krampus
B) Joulupukki
C) Sinterklaas
D) Befana
B) Joulupukki
What does the Yule log symbolize in traditional European celebrations?
A) Abundance and prosperity
B) The winter solstice
C) Protection from evil spirits
D) Good health in the new year
C) Protection from evil spirits
Which actor played six roles, including the conductor, in The Polar Express?
A) Tom Hanks
B) Robin Williams
C) Jim Carrey
D) Johnny Depp
A) Tom Hanks
What Christmas carol was originally written in Latin as “Adeste Fideles”?
A) O Holy Night
B) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
C) O Come, All Ye Faithful
D) Angels We Have Heard on High
C) O Come, All Ye Faithful
Which Roman Emperor declared December 25th as an official holiday to celebrate Jesus’ birth?
A) Constantine
B) Nero
C) Augustus
D) Tiberius
A) Constantine
In Japan, what food is famously associated with Christmas celebrations?
A) Sushi
B) Roast Turkey
C) KFC Fried Chicken
D) Ramen
C) KFC Fried Chicken
Where did the tradition of hanging stockings for Christmas originate?
A) Scandinavia
B) The Netherlands
C) Germany
D) Greece
D) Greece
What is the name of the villainous character in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
A) Max
B) The Mayor of Whoville
C) The Grinch
D) Cindy Lou Who
C) The Grinch
Which popular Christmas song was first performed during a Thanksgiving radio show in 1941?
A) Jingle Bells
B) Santa Baby
C) Let It Snow
D) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
D) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In which Gospel is the Nativity story told?
A) Matthew and Luke
B) John and Mark
C) Mark and Luke
D) Matthew and John
A) Matthew and Luke
In Mexico, what is the name of the nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas?
A) Las Posadas
B) Los Reyes Magos
C) La Nochebuena
D) El Día de los Santos
A) Las Posadas
What is wassailing?
A) Singing carols door-to-door
B) Drinking spiced cider and blessing orchards
C) Exchanging small gifts
D) Lighting candles for good luck
B) Drinking spiced cider and blessing orchards
In Elf, what is Buddy's favorite food?
A) Candy
B) Spaghetti with syrup
C) Gingerbread cookies
D) Hot chocolate
B) Spaghetti with syrup
What was the first song ever broadcast from space?
A) Silent Night
B) White Christmas
C) Jingle Bells
D) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
C) Jingle Bells
What was the original purpose of the Star of Bethlehem in the Nativity story?
A) To guide the shepherds
B) To guide the Wise Men
C) To mark the birthplace of Jesus
D) To signify peace on Earth
B) To guide the Wise Men
What is the traditional South African Christmas dessert?
A) Fruitcake
B) Malva Pudding
C) Pavlova
D) Christmas Pudding
B) Malva Pudding