Christmas 1
Which Canadian province is home to the town called "North Pole"?
A. Ontario
B. Quebec
C. Nunavut
D. Northwest Territories
Answer: D. Northwest Territories
In Canada, Boxing Day is celebrated on which date?
A. December 24
B. December 25
C. December 26
D. January 1
Answer: C. December 26
Which province celebrates “Lobster Christmas Dinners” in coastal areas?
A. Saskatchewan
B. Newfoundland and Labrador
C. Prince Edward Island
D. Quebec
Answer: C. Prince Edward Island
What color is Santa’s suit?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green
D. White
Answer: B. Red
What date is Christmas Day?
A. December 23
B. December 24
C. December 25
D. December 27
Answer: C. December 25
What is Canada’s most commonly eaten meat at Christmas dinner?
A. Ham
B. Turkey
C. Roast beef
D. Goose
Answer: B. Turkey
What popular Canadian Christmas dessert is made with rolled sponge cake filled with cream?
A. Nanaimo bar
B. Yule log (Bûche de Noël)
C. Butter tart
D. Flapper pie
Answer: B. Yule log
Which iconic Canadian coffee chain releases special holiday cups each year?
A. Second Cup
B. Starbucks
C. McCafé
D. Tim Hortons
Answer: D. Tim Hortons
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A. Bell
B. Star or Angel
C. Candy
D. Snowflake
Answer: B. Star or Angel
What red-nosed reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh?
A. Comet
B. Donner
C. Rudolph
D. Dasher
Answer: C. Rudolph
Which Canadian city hosts the annual “Festival of Lights” in Stanley Park?
A. Calgary
B. Vancouver
C. Halifax
D. Ottawa
Answer: B. Vancouver
Which Canadian province is famous for the Cavalcade of Lights?
A. Alberta
B. British Columbia
C. Ontario
D. Quebec
Answer: C. Ontario (Toronto)
What is Santa’s postal code in Canada?
A. S4N T4A
B. H0H 0H0
C. J1N GLE
D. S4N TA25
Answer: B. H0H 0H0
What animal pulls Santa’s sleigh?
A. Horses
B. Reindeer
C. Dogs
D. Goats
Answer: B. Reindeer
What do you build out of snow in the winter?
A. Sandcastle
B. Snowman
C. Tent
D. Doghouse
Answer: B. Snowman
Which province is known for the tradition of "mummering" during Christmas?
A. Nova Scotia
B. New Brunswick
C. Newfoundland and Labrador
D. Prince Edward Island
Answer: C. Newfoundland and Labrador
What sweet treat is traditionally made in Quebec by pouring hot maple syrup on snow?
A. Maple fudge
B. Maple snow taffy (Tire d’érable)
C. Maple brittle
D. Maple cookies
Answer: B. Maple snow taffy
Which province is known for Christmas “tree hunting” in its large forests?
A. Alberta
B. Nunavut
C. Yukon
D. Saskatchewan
Answer: A. Alberta
What do people hang for Santa to fill with gifts?
A. Gloves
B. Stockings
C. Bags
D. Hats
Answer: B. Stockings
What was the original purpose of Santa Claus’s red and white outfit?
A. To match Christmas candy colors
B. Inspired by the bishop robes of St. Nicholas
C. To be easily seen in snow
D. To look like a toy maker
Answer: B. Inspired by the bishop robes of St. Nicholas
In Canada, which parade is famous for kicking off the Christmas season?
A. Calgary Stampede Parade
B. Toronto Santa Claus Parade
C. Vancouver Holiday Parade
D. Montreal Winter Parade
Answer: B. Toronto Santa Claus Parade
In Canadian folklore, what creature is known to roam the northern winter wilderness?
A. Sasquatch
B. Wendigo
C. Ogopogo
D. Thunderbird
Answer: B. Wendigo
The wendigo is often said to be a malevolent spirit, sometimes depicted as a creature with human-like characteristics, who may possess human beings.
In Canada, what is the most popular pie served during Christmas?
A. Mince pie
B. Pumpkin pie
C. Apple pie
D. Butter tart pie
Answer: A. Mince pie
What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”?
A. Sunflower
B. Poinsettia
C. Rose
D. Daisy
Answer: B. Poinsettia
Which poem helped popularize Santa Claus in 19th-century America?
A. A Christmas Carol
B. The Night Before Christmas
C. Frosty the Snowman
D. Little Drummer Boy
Answer: B. The Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Nicholas)