UCB PD/PL Christmas Quiz

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

• United States of America

• Canada

• Germany

• United Kingdom

Panettone is Italian sweet bread with dried fruit that is popular around Europe over the Christmas period, where did it originate from?    

• Siena

• Milan

• Rome

• Sicily

How many mince pies are eaten in the UK every year?

• 5 million

• 200 million

• 800 million

• 1000 million

Who informs American children about Santa Claus's current location during Christmas?

• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

• CASA (Civilian Aeronautic Space Agency)

• Spirit Aeronautics

• NORAD (The North American Aerospace Defense Command)  

What do Japanese people traditionally eat on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?

• McDonalds

• Sushi

• KFC

• Miso Soup

The term ‘Xmas’ comes from which language?

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Latin

• English

What is Santa Claus known as in France?

• Juleman

• Pare Noel

• Père Noël

• Pai Natal

Which country was the top exporter of gingerbread in 2021? 

• Canada

• Sweden

• United States of America

• Norway

As well as in English, how can you say Happy/Merry Christmas in South Africa?

• Goeiemore

• Geseënde Kersfees

• Gelukkige verjaarsdag

• Gelukkige vakansie

In which country is a tradition that you eat 12 grapes with the 12 strokes of the clock at Midnight?

• Italy

• Argentina

• Spain

• France