Il Natale in Italia (Christmas in Italy)

What is the Italian name for Father Christmas?

Apart from Father Christmas, who else might leave presents for Italian children on Christmas Day?

• Babbo Natale

• La Befana

• Easter Bunny

• Gesù Bambino

What is the town of Gubbio famous for, at Christmas?

• Christmas food

• Largest Christmas tree

• Beautiful music

• Nativity Scene

Who invented the tradition of celebrating Christmas with a Nativity scene?

• Babbo Natale

• La Befana

• San Francesco d' Assisi

• St Augustine

What is 'un presepi vivente'?

• Christmas lights

• Christmas tree

• Santa

• living cribs

Traditionally, on which date do Italians begin to put up their Christmas decorations?

• December 1

• December 8

• November 30

• December 5

Who brings gifts to Italian children on 6 January?

• An angel

• Gesù Bambino

• La Befana

• Babbo Natale

How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Italian?

What is typically eaten on Christmas Eve?

• Fish

• Meat

• Pizza

• Pasta

What is this bread-like cake called?

• Panettone

• Sponge cake

• Canoli

• Gelato