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100
What are traditional Christmas songs called?
a) Roses
b) Lillies
c) Christines
d) Carols
d) Christmas carols
100
How does Santa Claus and Father Christmas enter the houses of the children?
Down the chimney.
100
What is this sweet called?
candy cane
100
How do you wish "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
100
What are the two most popular Christmas colours?
a) red and blue
b) red and green
c) red and gold
c) red and white
red and green
200
Where does Kevin's family travel to in the first "Home Alone" movie?
Paris, France
200
What is the holiday on January 6th called?
a) Epiphany
b) Stephany
c) Holy Three Kings
d) end of Christmas break
a) Epiphany
200
In Japan, what fastfood chain is famously popular for Christmas dinner?
KFC
200
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
a) Germany
b) UK
c) USA
d) Norway
a) Germany
200
Why is Santa Claus's suit red?
a) Because red is one of main colours of Christmas
b) Because of a Coca Cola advertisement
c) Because it's the colour of love
d) So we can see him better.
A Coca Cola advertisement from 1881 showed Santa Claus in a red suit for the first time. And it stuck.
300
Which songs begins with "You better watch out"?
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
300
From which country comes the tradtion of the advent wreath? a) UK b) France c) Finnland d) Germany
d) Germany
300
What drink, often asscociated with Christmas, is made from eggs, milk, and sugar?
Eggnog
300
Which ocean can Christmas Island be found in?
Indian Ocean
300
How many sides does a snowflake typically have?
6
400
What was the first song broadcast from space during Christmas?
a) Last Christmas
b) Feliz Navidad
c) Silent Night
d) Jingle Bells
d) Jingle Bells
In 1965 Gemini 6 astronauts Walter M. "Wally" Schirra Jr. and Thomas P. Stafford tricked Nasa's Mission Control by pretending they had spotted a UFO, before playing the Christmas classic using a harmonica and miniature sleigh bells.
400
What day and what tradition does the term "Boxing Day" refer to?
December 26th.
The tradition of giving boxes of gifts to servants or the poor.
400
What traditional Christmas food is made with dried fruit and spices, and is set on fire before serving?
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400
In which country is it a witch called Befana that brings the presents on January 6th?
Italy
400
What green plant is associated with Christmas kisses?
Mistletoe
500
What is the name of the Grinch's dog in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Max
500
How many branches does a Hanukkah menorah have (candelabra)?
9
Eight for the nights of the holiday plus a ninth, the helper candle, used to light the others.
500
What are "pigs in blankets" called in Scotland?
a) Hogmanay b) wiggly worms c) kilted sausages d) English bratwurst
c) kilted sausages
500
In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born in?
Turkey
500
Which day of the week was December 24th in 1925?
Thursday