Christmas around the world quiz

Which country starts Christmas celebrations with St Nicholas day on the 6th of December, where children receive sweets and little gifts?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• England

In which country do families traditionally put up decorated Christmas trees, a tradition dating back to the 14th century in the Alsace region?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• England

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What is the Italian name for Father Christmas?

• Père Noël

• Babbo Natale

• Kris Kringle

• Santa Claus

In Germany, when is the Christmas tree usually put up and decorated at homes?

• Throughout December

• On the 25th of December

• In the morning of the 24th of December

• On the 26th of December

What is the traditional Italian display, often found in churches, town squares, and homes during Christmas?

• Christmas tree

• Advent Calendar

• Nativity scene(presepe)

• Fairy lights

Which country has festive Christmas markets set up on main squares in many cities in the weeks leading up to Christmas?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• England

What is the Day of Epiphany in Italy, when many families exchange gifts?

• 25th of December

• 26th of December c.

• 6th of January

• 12th of December

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In England, which day is celebrated as Boxing Day, where friends and family are usually visited to exchange gifts?

• 24th of December

• 25th of December

• 26th of December

• 31st of December

Which country's Christmas celebrations include an evening visit to the magical illuminated world of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• England

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In which country do houses get decorated with fairy lights and festive ornaments in December, and Christmas markets are set up on main squares in many cities?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• England

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