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100
Which European country began the tradition of decorating Christmas trees? A. Germany B. France C. Italy
Germany: An old tradition involved decorating trees with religious symbols
100
Santa is known by various names around the world. Which of these is NOT one of his other names? A. Father Christmas B. Jack Frost C. Kris Kringle D. Saint Nicholas
Jack Frost
100
What color is the Grinch?
Green
100
How do you say Merry Christmas in French? A.Bonne Année B. Joyeux Christo C. Joyeux Noël
Joyeux Noël
100
Christmas Island is a territory of which country? A. Australia B. New Zealand C. Indonesia D. United Kingdom
Australia
200
Which language is responsible for the origin of the X in Xmas? A. Latin B. Greek C. Hebrew
Greek - X is the first letter in the word for Christ (Xristos)
200

Which milk-based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions?

Eggnog

200

December 26th, the day after Christmas is celebrated as ___________?

Boxing Day

200
In which country is Santa Claus called Babbo Natale? A. Israel B. India C. Italy D. Iceland
Italy
200

It takes 1 elf 20 minutes to make 5 presents. How long does it take 20 elves to make 100 presents? 

20 minutes

300
TRUE or FALSE. The tradition of stockings hung by the fireplace began when St. Nicholas started leaving gifts for poor families in the socks of the children hung to dry by the fire.
TRUE
300
The name Santa Claus comes from: A. Dutch Legend B. English Legend C. French Legend D. German Legend
Dutch Legend: from Sinter Klaas (Saint Nicholas)
300
Traditionally Christmas trees are topped with one of two items. Which of the two items represents hope and good luck?
Star
300
What is the German version of the song "O Christmas Tree"? A. O Yule Log B. O Mistletoe C. O Arbre de Noel D. O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum
300
How many times does Santa check his list of naughty and nice children?
Twice
400
What were the first artificial Christmas trees made from? A. Dog hair B. Old Shoes C. Goose feathers
Goose feathers
400

The red and white costume of Father Christmas was allegedly first introduced by which drinks manufacturer?

Coca Cola

400

TRUE OR FALSE

Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.

True. 

400
What two phrases do you normally hear together around Christmas time in English-speaking countries?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
400
There are 365 days in a year. What number is Christmas Eve?
358
500
Who began the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas time?
The three wise menwho brought gifts when Jesus was born
500
What does Santa leave for children who have been naughty?
Coal
500
What word beginning with the letter "C"is used for special songs heard during the Christmas season?
Carol
500
Cesnica is a Christmas bread eaten in Serbia. What object is inserted into the dough before it is baked? A. A piece of hair B. A silver coin C. A sewing thimble
A silver coin: The bread is passed around the table and the person who breaks off the piece with the coin should have extremely good luck the following year.
500

Approximately how many turkeys were purchased at Christmas 2013 in the UK; 1 million, 10 million, or 20 million?

10 million