United Kingdom
What is a traditional British 'Christmas Cracker'?
a) A type of sweet biscuit eaten with cheese.
b) A cardboard tube pulled apart that contains a small gift, a paper crown, and a joke.
c) A loud firework set off on Christmas Eve.
b - A cardboard tube pulled apart that contains a small gift, a paper crown, and a joke.
What do children in North America traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
a) A slice of Christmas cake and a glass of wine.
b) Cookies and milk (and carrots for the reindeer).
c) A letter with their Christmas list.
b - Cookies and milk (and carrots for the reindeer).
How do many Australians often celebrate Christmas Day, given it's summertime?
a) With a traditional hot roast dinner.
b) With a barbecue or picnic on the beach.
c) By attending a midnight mass service.
b - With a barbecue or picnic on the beach.
What do Irish people traditionally light in their windows on Christmas?
a) Lanterns
b) Candles
c) Fairy lights
b - Candles
What type of music is especially popular in Jamaica at Christmas time?
a) Reggae and dancehall
b) Classical church music
c) Heavy metal
a - Reggae and dancehall
Who traditionally brings presents to children in the UK on Christmas Eve?
a) Santa Claus / Father Christmas
b) The Christmas Elf
c) The Yule Log
a - Santa Claus / Father Christmas
What iconic NYC event is held annually on the day after Thanksgiving?
a) The Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House
b) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
c) The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
c - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
What is 'Carols by Candlelight', a famous Australian tradition?
a) Singing carols while holding candles in public parks on Christmas Eve.
b) A TV special featuring famous singers.
c) A tradition of lighting candles in church on Christmas Day.
a - Singing carols while holding candles in public parks on Christmas Eve.
Why are candles lit in the windows?
a) To decorate the house
b) To guide Mary and Joseph and welcome guests
c) To scare away bad spirits
b - To guide Mary and Joseph and welcome guests
What is “Jonkonnu”?
a) A Christmas market
b) A traditional street parade with music and costumes
c) A church ceremony
b - A traditional street parade with music and costumes
What is the classic TV event that most British families watch on Christmas Day afternoon?
a) The Queen's/King's Christmas Broadcast
b) A special Christmas episode of a soap opera
c) The National Lottery draw
a - The Queen's/King's Christmas Broadcast
What is a popular outdoor Christmas decoration trend that involves covering a house in lights set to music?
a) Light Show Spectacular
b) Christmas Light Synchronization
c) Extreme Christmas Decorating
b - Christmas Light Synchronization
In which country would you find the tradition of 'Jólabókaflóð' or 'Christmas Book Flood'?
a) New Zealand
b) Ireland
c) Iceland
c - Iceland
Which plants are most commonly used as Christmas decorations in Ireland?
a) Palm leaves and roses
b) Holly, ivy and mistletoe
c) Cactus and flowers
b - Holly, ivy and mistletoe
What traditional Jamaican cake is especially popular at Christmas?
a) Sponge cake
b) Apple pie
c) Black cake
c - Black cake
What is 'Boxing Day' (26th December) traditionally associated with?
a) The start of the winter sales in shops.
b) Returning unwanted Christmas gifts.
c) Giving money and gifts to servants and tradespeople.
c - Giving money and gifts to servants and tradespeople.
In Canada, what is the traditional French-Canadian meat dish served on Christmas Eve, Réveillon?
a) Poutine
b) Tourtière (a spiced meat pie)
c) Peameal Bacon
b - Tourtière (a spiced meat pie)
In Ireland, what is traditionally placed in the window on Christmas Eve?
a) A candle to welcome Mary and Joseph.
b) A plate of mince pies for Santa.
c) A sprig of holly for good luck.
a - A candle to welcome Mary and Joseph.
What is traditionally burned in the fireplace at Christmas?
a) A decorated candle
b) Old furniture
c) A yule log
c - A yule log
What is often added to Jamaican Christmas cake to make it special?
a) Chili peppers
b) Rum or wine
c) Coconut milk
b - Rum or wine
What is the name of the rich, fruity Christmas cake covered in marzipan and icing?
a) Christmas Pudding
b) Mince Pie
c) Yule Log
a - Christmas Pudding
Which famous ballet is a common Christmas season tradition in theatres across North America?
a) Swan Lake
b) The Snow Maiden
c) The Nutcracker
c - The Nutcracker
What is the name of the day after Christmas in Ireland, which has its own traditions?
a) Second Christmas Day
b) St. Stephen's Day / Wren Day
c) Boxing Day (as in the UK)
b - St. Stephen's Day / Wren Day
What does “Women’s Christmas” (Nollaig na mBan) mean?
a) A day only for children
b) A day when women rest and men do the housework
c) A day for Wildberries
b - A day when women rest and men do the housework
How does Jamaica’s colonial history influence its Christmas traditions?
a) Christmas traditions are entirely African
b) They combine Christian practices with African cultural elements
c) Christmas was introduced only recently
b - They combine Christian practices with African cultural elements