Christmas Quiz

What country is known for the tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree?

• Italy

• France

• China

• Germany

In which country is the tradition of the Yule Lads, a group of mischievous creatures who play pranks on children, a popular Christmas tradition?

• Greenland

• Norway

• Australia

• Iceland

When was Christmas first celebrated as a Christian festival?

• 1066

• 336

• 1492

• 1776

Who was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with lights?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Benjamin Franklin

• Edward Johnson

• Thomas Edison

What does the poinsettia symbolize in the Christmas tradition?

• Sadness, failure, and bad luck

• Anger, disappointment, and despair

• Loneliness, frustration, and hopelessness

• Purity, good cheer, and success

What is the significance of the candy cane in Christmas symbolism?

• It signifies the Easter bunny and the resurrection of Jesus

• It represents the reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh

• It symbolizes the shepherds' crooks from the Nativity story and the blood and purity of Jesus Christ.

• It symbolizes the 12 days of Christmas

Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?

• Deck the Halls

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Jingle Bells

• Silent Night

Who composed the famous Christmas carol 'Silent Night'?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Xaver Gruber

What is the traditional Christmas dessert in England?

• Fruitcake

• Christmas pudding

• Pumpkin pie

• Eggnog

What is the main ingredient in the traditional Italian Christmas cake, Panettone?

• Sugar

• Butter

• Eggs

• Flour