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On which day do people in the UK celebrate Christmas?
a) January 7th
b) December 25th
c) December 31st
December 25th
What is the name of the traditional British Christmas dessert that often has a coin hidden inside?
a) Apple pie
b) Pumpkin spice cake
c) Christmas pudding
Christmas pudding
Where do British children usually hang their stockings to find presents?
a) On the door
b) Above the fireplace
c) Under the bed
Above the fireplace
What do American children traditionally leave near the fireplace for Santa Claus?
a) Pizza and soda
b) Milk and cookies
c) Carrots and water
Milk and cookies
Which red-nosed reindeer is the most famous in American Christmas songs?
a) Dasher
b) Rudolph
c) Comet
Rudolph
What do British people pull during Christmas dinner that makes a "pop" sound and contains a paper hat and a joke?
a) Christmas crackers
b) Christmas balloons
c) Christmas cookies
Christmas crackers
What is December 26th called in the UK?
a) Second Christmas
b) Giving Day
c) Boxing Day
Boxing Day
When do most Ukrainians now celebrate Christmas according to the new calendar?
a) January 7th
b) December 25th
c) December 6th
December 25th
In which city does the famous "Ball Drop" happen on New Year’s Eve?
a) Los Angeles
b) Washington D.C.
c) New York City (Times Square)
New York City (Times Square)
What do Americans call the small, magical helpers who live with Santa at the North Pole?
a) Dwarfs
b) Gnomes
c) Elves
Elves
Who delivers a special message to the citizens of the UK on Christmas Day at 3:00 PM?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The King
c) The Archbishop
The King
In the UK, what is a "pantomime"?
a) A silent movie
b) A funny musical play for families
c) A religious song
A funny musical play for families
Which plant, often used for decoration in the UK, is associated with the tradition of kissing underneath it?
a) Mistletoe
b) Pine tree
c) Rose
Mistletoe
What is the name of the popular American creamy holiday drink made with milk, cream, and eggs?
a) Eggnog
b) Hot chocolate
c) Cider
Eggnog
What is a "New Year’s Resolution"?
a) A special gift
b) A promise to change or do something better in the new year
c) A type of firework
A promise to change or do something better in the new year
How do many Americans decorate the outside of their houses?
a) With colorful flags
b) With thousands of bright lights and figures
c) With flowers
With thousands of bright lights and figures
Who is the "Grinch"?
a) Santa's brother
b) A character who hates Christmas and tries to steal it
c) A famous reindeer
A character who hates Christmas and tries to steal it
What is the traditional name for the Christmas Eve dinner in Ukraine?
a) Sviata Vecheria
b) Velyka Vecheria
c) Dobryi Vechir
Sviata Vecheria
How many traditional dishes are usually served on Christmas Eve in Ukraine?
a) 7
b) 10
c) 12
12
What is the main dish of the Ukrainian Christmas Eve, made from wheat, poppy seeds, and honey?
a) Borscht
b) Kutia
c) Holubtsi
Kutia
What is the name of the traditional Ukrainian decoration made from a sheaf of wheat?
a) Didukh
b) Motanka
c) Vertep
Didukh
What are "Koliadky"?
a) Traditional Christmas dances
b) Traditional Christmas carols
c) Special Christmas cookies
Traditional Christmas carols
Which famous Ukrainian melody is known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells"?
a) Shchedryk
b) Tykha Nich
c) Dobryi Vechir Tobi
Shchedryk
On which night does Saint Nicholas (Sviatyi Mykolai) usually bring gifts to Ukrainian children?
a) December 31st to January 1st
b) December 5th to 6th
c) January 6th to 7th
December 5th to 6th
What is a "Vertep"?
a) A traditional puppet theater or play about the birth of Jesus
b) A type of Ukrainian bread
c) A Christmas star
A traditional puppet theater or play about the birth of Jesus