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100

Which is the green and white plant that you hang in Christmas? People often kiss each other when they're under it.

Mistletoe

100

In Spain, it’s traditional to eat 12 of these fruits on New Year’s Eve.

Grapes


100

This date was established as Christmas in the 4th century, though the exact birthdate of Jesus is unknown.

25th December

100

In Japan, many people celebrate Christmas with a meal from this fast-food restaurant.

KFC

100

This delicate, six-sided ice crystal forms naturally in the winter.

Snowflake

200

It brings presents to children on Christmas Eve. Who is it?

Santa Claus

200

This Italian Christmas bread, often with a cylindrical shape and fruit flavor, is very popular.

Pannettone

200

This saint, known for his generosity, inspired the modern Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas

200

In this country, a witch named Befana brings gifts to children on January 6.

Italy

200

Who makes the toys santa brings?

Elves

300

In which German tradition you open up a "little window" every day leading up to Christmas?

The advent calendar

300

What traditional English dessert is set on fire before serving?

a) Christmas pudding

b) Fruit cake

c) Mince pie

d) Figgy pudding

300

This country is credited with the tradition of the Christmas tree.

Germany

300

In Australia, Christmas falls in this season.

Summer

300

How many Reindeer drive Santa Claus Sleigh?

9

400

Who are the people that bring presents on the 6th of January?

The 3 wise men

400

The gingerbread cookies are very famous in this holiday. What does in mean "Ginger" in spanish?

Gengibre

400

Which colour was Santa's outfit before red?

Green

400

In this country, Christmas celebrations include a tradition called “Las Posadas,” reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.

Mexico
400

What is the name of the song that returns on Christmas time sung by Mariah Carey?

All I want for Christmas is you

500

In the US it's traditional to leave this for Santa.

Milk and cookies.

500

This red and white striped candy is often shaped like a cane and used as decoration.

Candy canes

500

The festival of Saturnalia was celebrated in December by which ancient civilisation?

a) Greeks

b) Romans

c) Mayas

d) Babylonians

500

In which part of the world a wooden log is very famous?

Catalunya

500

These are hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas will fill them.

Stockings