Christmas in Denmark
True or false.
There is actual pepper in Danish "pebernødder"
False.
No pepper.
True or false:
Risalamande is a Danish invention.
True!
It sounds French, but it's not.
What are the final three letters of the Danish alphabet?
Æ, Ø, Å.
Which historic figure has been the inspiration for Santa Claus?
St. Nikolaus - St. Jesus - St. Daniel the Dane - St. Lotte
St. Nikolaus
How old is Daniel?
27 - 29 - 32 - 38
29
A certain type of Christmas ornament is a Danish invention! Which one?
Julehjerter - Guirlander - Nisser - Julesokker
Julehjerter
At Christmas time, Danes are crazy about these little balls of cake that originally were made with actual apple slices.
Æbleskiver
(Direct translation: Apple slices!)
Spell the Danish word for "christmas present"
Julegave
Who has written the Christmas pop song "Santa, Tell Me"?
Ariana Grande - Beyoncé - Rihanna - Meghan Trainor
Ariana Grande
True or false: More than 20 % of the world's children believe that Santa Claus is real.
False
How would you make such a survey? You can't ask all the kids in the world!
How many lights are turned on every day in Tivoli during Christmas in Denmark?
20.000 - 500.000 - 750.000 - 1 million.
1 million.
Non-christmas question:
What could possibly happen to you as a Dane if you are unmarried at the age of 25?
You get showered in cinnamon!
Pick a person to pronounce the word: "Rødgrød"
If the pronunciation is good, you get the points.
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In what country was the Advent Wreath / Advent Crown invented?
England - The Netherlands - Germany - Belgium
Germany
Which country had a ban on Christmas from 1647-1660?
Denmark - France - England - Wales
England
The Danish word for Christmas ("jul") originates from an old Norse word - which one?
Hjaul - Jül - Jól - Juhll
Jól
Each year, the Danes celebrate what on June the 5th?
Grundlovsdag
(Constitution Day)
Name the Danish words for the four seasons.
Sommer, efterår, vinter og forår.
According to historic sources, how old was Jesus approximately when he was crucified?
28 - 33 - 40 - 51
33
Cows - Sharks - Does - Orangutans
Cows
Which ingredient is crucial in the Danish Christmas cookie called "specier"?
An extra 100 points will be awarded for saying the correct answer in Danish!
Almonds (mandler)
What is the name of the Danish equivalent to Halloween that is held in February?
Fastelavn
Spell the word...
REDNINGSBÅD
Which classic Christmas hymn has been translated to more than 100 languages?
An extra 100 points if you know the Danish title!
Silent Night
How many species of sharks live in the Danish waters?
14-17
(Any answer within this range is correct!)