rsuh christmas and new year

Some modern Christmas traditions date from Roman times. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Romans decorated their homes with green plants in December to remind Saturn, their harvest god, to return the following spring. In the year 440 the Christian church decided that the birth of Christ should be celebrated every year on 25 December.

In what country does the tradition to decorate a Christmas tree start?

• Russia

• Germany

• Nigeria

• France

According to the tradition, Santa Clause enters the children's houses via the window. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He enters the house via the chimney!

How many reindeer are there in Santa's sleigh?

• Ten

• Five

• Eight

• Twenty

Who are Santa's helpers?

• Rats

• Capybaras

• Elfs

• Cats

On Trafalgar Square, in the center of London, a huge Christmas tree is put up every year, which is a gift from the Government of Russia. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Traditionally, this Christmas tree is a gift from the Government of Norway.

Which of these countries is the first to celebrate Christmas each year?

• Russia

• New Zealand

• Nigeria

• Italy

What is a song on the theme of Christmas, traditionally sung at Christmas itself or during the surrounding holiday season?

• Christmas song

• Christmas tune

• Christmas carol

• Christmas canto

People use advent calendars to count the days until Christmas. How many little doors do they have?

• 10

• 31

• 12

• 24

Santa Claus is based on a real real person, Saint Nicholas. he lived from 270-343 A.D. Where he was born?

• Russia

• Italy

• Spain

• Turkey