Christmas Traditions
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100

What do families hang by the fireplace at Christmas?

Christmas stocking

100

Which Christmas carol has the lyrics: “Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright”?

"Silent Night"

100

What type of biscuit is often decorated with icing and sprinkles during Christmas?

gingerbread biscuits

100

What is the day following Christmas Day when many people in the UK visit friends and family to exchange gifts?

Boxing Day

100

What does the word “Xmas” stand for?

Christmas

200

This type of calendar counts down the days until Christmas with a small treat or activity.

Advent calendar 

200

What is the title of the song that begins with “______ all the way…”?

"Jingle Bells" 

200

Which savoury dish is often served on Christmas Day in the UK and Australia?

a roast turkey 

200

On ____ throughout Italy, children excitedly prepare for a late-night visit from La Befana by hanging up socks to be filled with small delights. 

𝘼) 25𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝘽) 5𝙩𝙝 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝘾) 6𝙩𝙝 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮

B) 5th January 

200

How many reindeers are there in the classic song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

300

This plant is associated with a kissing tradition during Christmas.

mistletoe 

300

How many times does Santa check his list?

Twice

300

This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes

Candy Cane 

300

In which countries do people celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day on December 6th by giving gifts?

Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia and Slovenia, Poland


300

What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

Join in any reindeer games

400

a tube of brightly coloured paper, usually given at Christmas parties, that makes a noise when pulled apart by two people and contains small presents

Christmas crackers 

400

Finish the lyrics: Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, had a very ____ nose

shiny

400

a special sweet food that contains a lot of dried fruit and is eaten in Britain at the end of the main meal on Christmas Day

Christmas pudding

400

In Japan, it’s common to eat this fast food for Christmas dinner.

KFC 

400

How many ghosts show up in 𝑨 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒍?

four—the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, but also the ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s partner. 

500

Christmas jumpers originated from this country.

Scandinavia

500

What is the most listened Christmas song in both the United States and the United Kingdom?

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey.

500

What snack is typically left out for Santa Clause? (100 BONUS: What vegetable should be left out for the reindeer?)

Milk, Cookies and Carrots

500

People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate.

Iceland 

500

In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?

 Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor)