Сhristmas quiz

What calendar traditionally helps you countdown to Christmas?

• Day planner

• Year planner

• Advent calendar

• None of the above

Answer explanation

An Advent calendar helps countdown the days until Christmas, usually with a small item or devotional phrase that is revealed on each day. Traditional calendars are rectangular cards or boxes you can hang on the wall or sit on a table with small sealed doors or windows meant to be opened in order on each day of Advent.

What’s the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

• A Christmas Story

• Home Alone

• The Princess Switch

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Answer explanation

Home Alone made $286 million at the box office when it was released in 1990 and is still the most successful holiday movie.

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

• Finland

• Paris

• Germany

• Austria

Answer explanation

The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, where families set up a paradise tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They hung wafers on it (symbolizing the Eucharistic host, the Christian sign of redemption)

Gingerbread houses were inspired by which fairy tale?

• Hansel and Gretel

• Snow White

• Three Little Pigs

• Little Red Riding Hood

Answer explanation

In the story, Hansel and Gretel get lost in the woods and stumble upon a house made of gingerbread.

What is the colour of a mistletoe berry?

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Answer explanation

Mistletoe is an evergreen plant with white berries that parasitically grows in the branches of certain trees. It is traditionally used in festive decorations and according to Nordic mythology and medieval beliefs, it is a symbol of peace, love and friendship.

According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four food groups elves can eat?

• Chocolate, Chocolate wafers, chocolate bars, and chocolate syrup

• Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup

• Fruits, fruit syrups, fruit juices and fruit tarts

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf comes in close second for the most loved holiday character. The above foods are included in Buddy’s candy-filled diet.

What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?

• Pomegranate

• Cranberries

• Apples

• Oranges

Answer explanation

Some believe the festive tradition of putting oranges or clementine in Christmas stockings started in America during the Great Depression in the 1930s when families struggled to afford gifts so left the small piece of fruit in their children's stocking instead.

Which holiday was ‘Jingle Bells..’ originally written for?

• Thanksgiving

• New Years

• Easter

• Valentine’s Day

Answer explanation

James Lord Pierpont wrote a song called "One Horse Open Sleigh" and performed it at his church's Thanksgiving concert originally. In 1857, it was republished under the name.”

Canada, the U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?

• National Gift Day

• Relaxation Day

• Boxing Day

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Boxing Day is held every December 26th in many countries associated with the British Empire. It started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain's upper classes but has morphed into a sort of shopping holiday of its own. In fact, it’s one of the most popular days to return Christmas gifts to the stores.

What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

• Cherry

• Ring

• Coin

• Chocolate

Answer explanation

Traditionally a silver coin (six pence) was hidden inside the Christmas pudding. The silver coin brought good fortune to whomever was lucky enough to find it when the pudding was cut.