Christmas Traditions in Denmark
This Danish Christmas tradition involves singing and walking hand in hand around the Christmas tree
What is: "At danse rundt om juletræet"
Santa Claus is traditionally said to enter American homes through this part of the house
What is the chimney
Which figure brings the Christmas presents in many parts of Germany?
1) Der Nikolaus?
2) Knecht Ruprecht?
3) Das Christkind?
4) Der Osterhase?
Колко време продължават коледните (Рождественските) пости в България?
A) 20 дни
B) 30 дни
C) 40 дни
D) 50 дни
What is "C) 40 Days"
In Bulgaria, the Nativity Fast starts on November 15 and ending on December 24 (Christmas Eve).
During this period, traditionally, meat, dairy, and eggs are avoided, and people focus on vegetables, grains, and legumes.
What is Christmas Eve called in Spanish?
A) Nochevieja
B) Nochebuena
C) Noche de Velitas
D) La Alborada
What is "Nochebuena"
Nochebuena literally means “Good Night” and refers to December 24th.
It is traditionally celebrated with a large family dinner, often lasting late into the night
This cold rice dessert served with cherry sauce and 1 full almond
What is: "Ris a la mande"
In the United States, families traditionally leave this food and drink out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
What are milk and cookies
What do people call December 24th in Germany?
1) Heiligabend
2) Adventsabend
3) Festnacht
4) Winterabend
What is "1) Der Heiligabend" (Holy Evening)
How many dishes should be served on the Christmas Eve table?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Eight
D) An odd number
What is "D) An odd number"
Traditionally, the Christmas Eve dinner in Bulgaria includes an odd number of dishes, most commonly 7, 9, or 11.
Each dish usually has a symbolic meaning, such as health, wealth, or happiness for the coming year.
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Which holiday is traditionally the main gift-giving day in Spain?
A) Boxing Day
B) Three Kings’ Day
C) St. Nicholas Day
D) Feast of the Epiphany Eve
What is Three Kings’ Day?
Three Kings’ Day is celebrated on January 6th
On this day, children traditionally receive their main Christmas presents
This sweet Danish Christmas pastry is deep-fried and twisted
This unusual ornament is hidden in some American Christmas trees as part of a game
What is the Christmas pickle?
In this tradition, a glass pickle ornament is hidden deep in the Christmas tree.
On Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle is said to receive an extra gift or good luck for the coming year.
Which famous Christmas market in Germany is considered one of the oldest and most well-known?
1) Der Berliner Wintermarkt
2) Der Dresdner adventsmarkt
3) Der Kölner Adventsmarkt
4) Der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt
What is "4) Der Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt"
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Germany, dating back to the 16th century.
What do the koledari (carolers) traditionally do in Bulgaria?
A) Give presents to children
B) Go from house to house singing blessings for health and prosperity
C) Decorate survachka sticks
D) Light the Christmas log
What is "B) Go from house to house singing blessings for health and prosperity"
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Which religious holiday marks the start of the Christmas season in Spain?
A) Feast of the Immaculate Conception
B) Feast of the Assumption
C) Day of the Constitution
D) Feast of St. Stephen.
What is A) Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (La Inmaculada Concepción) is celebrated on December 8th.
In Spain, this day traditionally marks the official start of the Christmas season, with decorations, lights
This 19th-century Danish paper ornament, attributed to Hans Christian Andersen, became a global Christmas symbol
What is: "Et flettet julehjerte"
In the early 19th century, this U.S. state was first promoted as Santa’s residence
What is Alaska
Early 19th century – Alaska
1920s–1930s – North Pole, New York
1950s – North Pole, Alaska
Which traditional German Christmas pastry contains a lot of dried fruit and powdered sugar?
1) Lebkuchen
2) Christstollen
3) Vanillekipferl
4) Spekulatius
What is "Christstollen"
Christstollen is a traditional German Christmas bread or cake made with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, often topped with powdered sugar.
What does the tradition say about the Christmas Eve table?
A) It must be cleared right after dinner
B) The food should remain on the table until the next morning
C) The table must contain only one type of dish
D) No one should eat from it twice
What is "B) The food should remain on the table until the next morning"
Leaving the food overnight is symbolic: it honors Jesus, the ancestors, and the spirits of the household.
It is believed that the food absorbs blessings and ensures health, prosperity, and protection for the family in the coming year.
What fruit is traditionally eaten for good luck in Spain on the New Year's Eve?
A) Pomegranate seeds
B) Cherries
C) Grapes
D) Olives
What are "C) Grapes"
On New Year’s Eve, Spaniards eat 12 grapes, one for each chime of the clock at midnight.
Each grape represents good luck for one month of the coming year.
This mischievous Christmas figure from Danish folklore was traditionally believed to protect farms if treated well
What is: "Nissen"
This big American department store popularized in-store Santa Claus visits as a Christmas tradition
What is Macy’s
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Macy’s department store in New York City began inviting children to visit a Santa Claus inside the store.
Macy’s also helped popularize Santa through the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade, which showcased a Santa figure every year.
What is the popular German Christmas song that begins with “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”?
1) O Tannenbaum
2) Leise rieselt der Schnee
3) Stille Nacht
4) Kling
What is "3) Stille Nacht"
What is the traditional New Year’s custom performed by children using survachka sticks?
A) Caroling
B) Swinging for good luck
C) Survakane (lightly tapping people while reciting blessings)
D) Giving presents
What is "C) Survakane"
Survachka is a specially decorated stick, usually with corn, popcorn, dried fruits, and colorful threads.
On New Year’s Day, children lightly tap parents, grandparents, and other relatives on the back or shoulders while reciting a short rhyme or blessing.
In return, they often receive small gifts, sweets, or money.
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This traditional almond-and-honey nougat is a staple sweet found in almost every Spanish home during the holidays
A) Turrón
B) Baklava
C) Marzipan bars
D) Mazamorra
What is A) Turrón
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