Christmas
Which fruit became a traditional stocking stuffer because it symbolized generosity and luxury during winter?
A. Pears
B. Oranges
C. Pomegranates
D. Dates
Oranges
Which country’s Christmas markets are so iconic that they inspire December tourism worldwide?
A. France
B. Denmark
C. Germany
D. Canada
Germany
Australian Christmas celebrations often include which seasonal twist?
A. Ice huts
B. Midnight bonfires
C. Beach barbecues
D. Lantern parades
Beach barbecues
In Iceland, children place shoes on their windowsills to receive treats from whom?
A. Snow Elves
B. Yule Lads
C. Winter Angels
D. Reindeer Helpers
Yule Lads
The poinsettia became a Christmas symbol after being imported into the U.S. by which diplomat?
A. John Hay
B. Joel Poinsett
C. William Seward
D. Everett Henderson
Joel Poinsett
What holiday candy became popular partly because it could easily hang on tree branches without falling off?
A. Peppermint discs
B. Wrapped caramels
C. Marshmallow twists
D. Striped candy sticks
Striped candy sticks
The first Christmas card ever sold depicted which unusual scene?
A. A snow-covered cottage
B. Santa traveling by boat
C. A family toasting with wine
D. A cathedral choir
A family toasting with wine
In Finland, children believe Santa lives in which region of the country?
A. Helsinki
B. Karelia
C. Åland
D. Lapland
Lapland
In Germany, Stollen is a traditional Christmas bread filled with what?
A. Molasses
B. Cinnamon butter
C. Apple jelly
D. Dried fruit and marzipan
Dried fruit and marzipan
In Japan, what food item became a surprisingly famous Christmas meal due to a 1970s marketing campaign?
A. Ramen
B. Sukiyaki
C. Tempura
D. Fried chicken
Fried chicken
In Victorian England, Christmas crackers were invented after a candy maker was inspired by what sound?
A. Bells
B. Fireworks
C. A crackling fireplace
D. Church chimes
A crackling fireplace
The world’s largest advent calendar ever built stood over 70 meters tall and was displayed on the façade of which building?
A. A shopping mall
B. A cathedral
C. A town hall
D. A museum
town hall
Hanging stockings at Christmas traces back to a legend involving Saint Nicholas leaving what item as a secret gift?
A. Bread
B. Candles
C. Gold coins
D. Spices
It is gold coins
In Italy, children look forward to a January visit from whom?
A. Saint Nicholas
B. The Snow Witch
C. La Befana
D. The Three Kings
La Befana
In Sweden, the Gävle Goat becomes famous each year because what often happens to it?
A. It melts
B. It collapses
C. People try to burn it down
D. It gets stolen
People try to burn it down
In Norway, families hide which household item on Christmas Eve due to an old superstition?
A. Candles
B. Brooms
C. Spoons
D. Winter boots
Brooms
Tinsel was originally made of what material?
A. Tin
B. Brass
C. Silver
D. Aluminum
Silver
Which Christmas movie became known for having its entire script leaked online years before release, yet still became a hit?
A. Elf
B. The Grinch (2000)
C. The Santa Clause
D. Deck the Halls
The Grinch (2000)
Candy canes were originally created in Germany for what purpose?
A. To decorate tree branches
B. To keep children quiet during long church services
C. To symbolize shepherds’ staffs
D. As winter medicine
To keep children quiet during long church services
Which holiday dessert became associated with good luck because households baked coins or charms inside it?
A. Sugarplums
B. Fruit slices
C. Ginger biscuits
D. Christmas pudding
Christmas pudding
Which country begins Christmas by diving into freezing water during the “Polar Bear Swim”?
A. Russia
B. Canada
C. Scotland
D. Estonia
Canada
In Mexico’s “Las Posadas,” communities reenact which journey?
A. The Magi traveling
B. Mary and Joseph seeking shelter
C. Shepherds visiting the manger
D. The journey to Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph seeking shelter
Christmas wreaths originally symbolized what?
A. The circle of community
B. A new agricultural year
C. Strength and victory
D. The four seasons
Strength and victory
Why did early Christmas bakers add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove to holiday desserts?
A. They kept desserts moist
B. They symbolized purity
C. They were considered rare luxury items reserved for celebrations
D. They helped dough rise
They were considered rare luxury items reserved for celebrations
The original Yule log tradition came from which purpose in Northern Europe?
A. Ritual cleansing
B. Battle celebrations
C. Clan gatherings
D. Welcoming the winter solstice
Welcoming the winter solstice
Which nut is famously roasted during Christmas because it naturally “pops” open over heat?
A. Almond
B. Walnut
C. Chestnut
D. Hazelnut
Chestnut
What ingredient gives a Christmas ham its iconic glossy finish?
A. Brown sugar
B. Vinegar
C. Honey or maple glaze
D. Butter
Honey or maple glaze
What traditional Christmas drink was once considered so luxurious that only the wealthy could afford it because of its costly ingredients?
A. Spiced cider
B. Hot chocolate
C. Mulled tea
D. Eggnog
Eggnog
In the Philippines, the world’s longest Christmas season officially begins once radio stations start playing holiday music in which month?
A. September
B. October
C. November
D. August
September
The world’s biggest Christmas market by visitor count often surpasses two million visitors each season. Which city hosts it?
A. Strasbourg
B. Vienna
C. Nuremberg
D. Prague
Nuremberg