The Nativity
Where was Jesus born according to the Nativity story?
A) Nazareth
B) Bethlehem
C) Jerusalem
b) Bethlehem
What season is Christmas in Australia?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Spring
D) Summer
D) Summer
What does a Christmas candle often symbolise?
A) Decoration
B) Light and hope
C) Fire and danger
B) Light and hope
What date has become widely accepted as the date of Christmas?
The 25th of December!
In Iceland, who visits children at Christmas?
A. The Yule Bros
B. The Yule Lads
C. The Yule Sisters
B. The Yule Lads
Who told Mary that she would have a baby?
A) An angel
B) A shepherd
C) A king
A) An angel
What do many families in Germany do on Christmas Eve?
A. Open their presents
B. Go to the beach
C. Watch fireworks
A. Open their presents
Why is holly often used as a Christmas decoration?
A) It smells nice
B) It stays green in winter
C) It grows quickly
B) It stays green in winter
Which period helped make Christmas more like the one we celebrate today?
A. Roman times
B. Medieval times
C. Victorian times
C. Victorian times
In Spain, which legendary figures bring gifts to children?
A. Santa Claus and his reindeers
B. The Three Kings
C. The Yule Lads
B. The Three Kings
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
A) To visit family
B) For a Roman census
C) To escape King Herod
B) For a Roman census
Which country is famous for Christmas markets selling food and gifts?
A. Brazil
B. Germany
C. China
B. Germany
What does the star symbolise in the Christian meaning of Christmas?
A) Heaven
B) The Star of Bethlehem
C) Winter time
B) The star of Bethlehem
Which famous book helped shape modern Christmas traditions?
A) A Christmas Wish
B) A Christmas Carol
C)A Christmas Escape
B) A Christmas Carol
In Netherlands, what is Sinterklaas known for?
A. Traveling on a white horse and delivering gifts in early December
B. Flying in a sleigh with reindeer
C. Only visiting children on New Year’s Eve
A. Traveling on a white horse and delivering gifts in early December
Which group is described as being the first to hear about Jesus’ birth?
A) The Wise Men
B) The Shepherds
C) The Roman soldiers
B) The Shepherds
In which country does St Nicholas arrive by boat?
A) Spain
B) The Netherlands
C) Russia
D) Greece
B) The Netherlands
Why is a wreath often circular?
A) It looks nice
B) It represents eternal life
C) It is easy to hang
B) It represents eternal life
What was Christmas like in medieval England?
A. A holiday with feasting, games, and music
B. A normal working day
C. Only celebrated by children
A. A holiday with feasting, games and music
How did the modern image of Santa’s red suit become popular?
A. It appeared in Victorian paintings and 19th-century illustrations
B. Saint Nicholas himself wore it
C. It came from ancient Roman clothing
A. It appeared in Victorian paintings and 19th- century illustrations
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
A) Gold, silver and bronze
B) Gold, frankincense and myrrh
C) Silver, frankincense and myrrh
B) Gold, frankincense and myrrh
In Mexico, what happens during Las Posadas?
A. People decorate Christmas trees
B. Families act out Mary and Joseph’s journey
C. Children open all their presents
B. Families act out Mary and Joseph's journey
What do bells traditionally symbolise at Christmas?
A)Announcing bad news
B) Announcing good news
C) Warning of bad weather
B) Announcing good news
Why was Christmas banned in England in the mid-17th century?
A) It was too expensive
B) England was at war and needed to focus resources on the army
C) People thought it encouraged immoral behaviour
C) People thought it encouraged immoral behaviour
In some parts of Germany and Austria, what scary figure accompanies Saint Nicholas?
A. La Befana
B. Krampus
C. Joulupukki
B. Krampus