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Christmas origins
100
The term Santa Claus comes from the Dutch name Sinterklaas. What does that mean?
Reindeer Man or Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
100
Pigs in blankets are a popular food to have at Christmas dinner in England. What are they?
bacon-wrapped sausages or ham and swiss cheese sandwiches
bacon-wrapped sausages
100
In which city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
100
In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, the day after Christmas is called....
Boxing Day or Basket Day
Boxing Day
100
Who is said to have invented the Christmas tree?
the French or the Germans
the Germans
200
In what part of Spain do children use canes to hit a blanket-wrapped log which gives out candy on Christmas Eve?
Catalonia or the Basque Country
Catalonia
200
In which Asian country do people crowd Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants to have a meal at Christmas?
South Korea or Japan
Japan
200
How many gifts did the Magi (or Wisemen) bring Jesus?
three: gold, frankincense, and myrrh
200
Which country is famous for decorating a giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square as a gift from Norway each year?
Iceland or England?
England
200
Which historical figure inspired the modern Santa Claus?
Saint Claude or Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
300
In which country does an old woman called La Befana give presents to children on the Feast of the Epiphany?
Italy or Mexico
Italy
300
In Germany and Austria, people enjoy drinking Glühwein. What is this?
hot chocolate or hot wine
hot wine
300
Which famous Christmas ballet features a character called the Sugar Plum Fairy?
A. The Nutcracker
B. Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
300
Where does Krampus visit naughty children on the night of December 5th?
Poland or Austria
Austria
300
Which British monarch helped popularize the Christmas tree in England when a drawing of their tree was published in 1848?
Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth
Queen Victoria
400
In which country does Saint Basil bring children their Christmas gifts on 1 January?
Croatia or Greece
Greece
400
What is the shape of a candy cane supposed to represent?
a shepherd's crook or a J for Jesus
a shepherd's crook
400
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Buddy or Max
Max
400
In which country do many children celebrate Christmas by putting their shoes out to be filled with treats instead of hanging stockings?
The Netherlands or Canada
The Netherlands
400
The date for Christmas falls near an ancient Roman festival for the god of agriculture. What was the name of the celebration?
Saturnalia or Veneralia
Saturnalia
500
The Christmas gift bringer in Russia and surrounding countries is Дед Мороз (Ded Moroz). What does this mean in English?
Snowflake Princess or Grandfather Frost
Grandfather Frost
500
In which countries might you find a live carp swimming around in a family's bathtub before being cooked for Christmas Eve dinner?
the Philippines or Poland
Poland
500
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama or New York
Alabama
500
In which country do girls wear a white dress and a crown of candles on their heads for the feast of Saint Lucy on 13 December?
Sweden or Portugal
Sweden
500
The idea that Santa flies around in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer comes from a Norse god who flew around on an eight-legged horse. Who was the Norse god?
Thor or Odin
Odin
