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When is Christmas celebrated in most countries?
December 25th
What Christmas dessert is made with dried fruits in the UK?
Christmas pudding
What do children hang by the fireplace for Santa in the UK?
Stockings
Which carol opens with "Calm night, sacred night"?
Silent Night
What colorful item do people place on top of Christmas trees?
Star or angel
What date is celebrated as Epiphany in many cultures?
a) January 5th
b) January 6th
January 6th.
What is Italy's Christmas Eve feast called?
a) La Festiva
b) La Vigilia
a) La Vigilia
In which country is the "Yule log" traditionally burnt?
a) Germany
b) France
b) France
What festive song features "Tinkling bells, tinkling bells"?
Jingle Bells.
What green plant is often hung over doors during Christmas?
Mistletoe
When do many people in the Philippines start celebrating Christmas?
a) September 1st
b) September 21st
a) September 1st
What warm spiced drink is popular in Nordic countries?
a) Glögg
b) Kregh
a) Glögg
What flower is often associated with Christmas in Mexico?
a) Clautinna
b) Poinsettia
b) Poinsettia
What song tells the tale of "Rudolph with the shiny nose"?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What adornment is used to decorate the Christmas table and may include candles?
Centerpiece
What is the date of Saint Nicholas Day, celebrated in parts of Europe?
a) December 10th
b) December 6th
b) December 6th
What cake is eaten in Mexico during Epiphany?
a) Rosca de Reyes
b) Pandesal de Reyes.
a) Rosca de Reyes
What is the name of the Christmas play reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey in Mexico?
a) Posada
b) Tracca
a) Posada
Which carol celebrates 'Delight to the earth'?
Joy to the World
What type of lights are commonly used to decorate homes for Christmas?
String lights
When is New Year's celebrated in Ethiopia, coinciding with the Christmas season?
a) January 7th
b) Januay 5th
a) January 7th
What is the spiced wine enjoyed at German Christmas markets?
a) Glühwein
b) Shpeinel
a) Glühwein
In Germany, what do children search for on December 1st in their Advent calendars?
Treats or gifts
What Christmas tune ponders 'Which baby is this?'
What Child Is This?
What do people hang on their doors as a festive greeting during the season?
Wreath