The Jolly Christmas Trivia

During the Spanish era, what was the purpose of the parol?

• house decoration

• lamp which lit the way of churchgoers

• to cast away evil spirits

• to attract suitors

Which Filipino Christmas song was inspired by World War II?

• "Sa May Bahay ang Aming Bati"

• "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit"

• "Payapang Daigdig"

• "Pasko na Naman"

Simbang Gabi was once banned in the Philippines.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Archbishop Felipe Pardo once banned the practice from 1680 to 1689.

Caroling originally was done in what language?

• Spanish

• English

• Tagalog

• Bisaya

In what year did the first true Filipino Christmas cards came out?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

When does Simbang Gabi start?

• December 1

• December 16

• December 24

• December 25

Where were the first artificial Christmas trees produced

• USA

• Netherlands

• Germany

• China

In what country can we find the largest artificial Christmas tree?

• Germany

• France

• UK

• Brazil

The tradition of giving Christmas aguinaldo was believed to have stemmed from the Chinese tradition of giving angpao.

• True

• False

Based on records form the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, which Filipino artist holds the record for the highest selling album?

• Jose Mari Chan

• Lea Salonga

• Sarah Geronimo

• Ogie Alcasid