CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Which plant is commonly hung in doorways at Christmas for people to kiss under?
A) Holly
B) Ivy
C) Mistletoe
D) Rosemary
C) Mistletoe
A menorah is most closely associated with:
A) Easter
B) Ramadan
C) Hanukkah
D) Boxing Day
C) Hanukkah
Which country is famous for Christmas markets called “Weihnachtsmärkte”?
A) Germany
B) Ireland
C) Spain
D) Denmark
A) Germany
Which holiday food is traditionally left out for Santa in many countries?
A) Bread and olives
B) Cookies and milk
C) Rice pudding
D) Tea and biscuits
B) Cookies and milk
What red-suited figure delivers gifts on Christmas Eve in many countries?
A) Father Frost
B) Santa Claus
C) La Befana
D) Krampus
B) Santa Claus
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
A) Germany
B) Sweden
C) Canada
D) France
A) Germany
A star at the top of many Christmas trees represents:
A) The moon cycle
B) The Star of Bethlehem
C) Seasonal harvest
D) Northern Lights
B) The Star of Bethlehem
In the UK, what is traditionally pulled apart during Christmas dinner, producing a small toy and paper crown?
A) Holiday popper
B) Boxing cracker
C) Christmas cracker
D) Winter wish tube
C) Christmas cracker
Latkes, eaten during Hanukkah, are primarily made from:
A) Rice
B) Corn
C) Potatoes
D) Lentils
C) Potatoes
In Iceland, the “Yule Cat” is said to:
A) Eat people who don’t get new clothes
B) Bring gifts
C) Guard the Christmas tree
D) Predict the weather
A) Eat people who don’t get new clothes
In Mexico, what is the name of the 9-day Christmas celebration involving reenactments of Mary and Joseph’s journey?
A) Las Fallas
B) La Tomatina
C) Las Posadas
D) El Camino
C) Las Posadas
The word “Hanukkah” means:
A) Light
B) Dedication
C) Winter blessing
D) Celebration of peace
B) Dedication
Which country hides a broom on Christmas Eve so witches won't steal it?
A) Norway
B) Italy
C) Greece
D) Poland
A) Norway
Italy’s Christmas Eve meal often avoids which ingredient?
A) Pasta
B) Meat
C) Seafood
D) Olive oil
B (Feast of the Seven Fishes)
La Befana, celebrated in Italy, is a:
A) Flying reindeer
B) Holiday witch bringing gifts
C) Snow queen spirit
D) Mountain goat guardian
B) Holiday witch bringing gifts
Which European country is known for the tradition of the “Yule Goat,” often made of straw?
A) Italy
B) Sweden
C) Portugal
D) Austria
B) Sweden
In many European cultures, what does the color red symbolize during winter holidays?
A) Protection and warmth
B) Harvest season
C) Royalty
D) Travel
A) Protection and warmth
Which Eastern European country celebrates Christmas with a 12-dish meatless meal symbolizing the 12 apostles?
A) Croatia
B) Ukraine
C) Estonia
D) Hungary
B) Ukraine
In Japan, which unexpected fast-food item became a Christmas tradition after a famous 1970s advertisement?
A) Pizza Hut
B) KFC
C) McDonald’s
D) Sushi takeout
B) KFC
According to Mexican folklore, poinsettias became red when:
A) They grew in volcanic ash
B) A child’s gift miraculously transformed
C) They were painted by monks
D) A frost fell on the village
B) A child’s gift miraculously transformed
In Iceland, children place shoes on the windowsill to receive gifts from how many “Yule Lads”?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 9
D) 13
D) 13
The rangoli designs displayed during Indian festivals are created using:
A) Sand, rice powder, flowers
B) Metal plates
C) Woven straw
D) Carved ice blocks
A) Sand, rice powder, flowers
Which Indigenous Canadian celebration honors the winter season with feasting, storytelling, and dance?
A) Snow Moon Festival
B) Witiko Ceremony
C) Powwow of Lights
D) Midwinter Ceremony (Haudenosaunee)
D) Midwinter Ceremony (Haudenosaunee)
Which Indian festival features sweets called laddoos, barfi, and jalebi as part of celebratory feasts?
A) Onam
B) Diwali
C) Holi
D) Navratri
B) Diwali
Krampus, from Alpine folklore, traditionally accompanied which figure?
A) The Nutcracker
B) Saint Nicholas
C) King Wenceslas
D) Father Christmas
B) Saint Nicholas