Christmas Trivia

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

• Germany
• England
• France
• Italy

What is the significance of December 25th in Christianity?

• Jesus’s birth
• A church holiday
• The winter solstice
• A day of fasting

Which famous Christmas carol begins with “Hark! How all the welkin rings”?

• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• Silent Night
• Joy to the World
• O Holy Night

What is the name of the red plant often associated with Christmas?

• Holly
• Poinsettia
• Ivy
• Mistletoe

Which Roman holiday influenced some Christmas traditions?

• Saturnalia
• Lupercalia
• Solstice Day
• Brumalia

Which famous Christmas story was written by Charles Dickens?

• Oliver Twist
• A Christmas Carol
• Great Expectations
• David Copperfield

Which reindeer is known for its glowing red nose?

• Vixen
• Donner
• Rudolph
• Blitzen

What kind of weather is most commonly associated with Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Rain
• Snow
• Wind
• Fog

What holiday figure is known as “Father Christmas” in England?

• Santa Claus
• St. Nicholas
• Kris Kringle
• Father Winter

In which European country are children told stories of Krampus, a companion of St. Nicholas?

• Austria
• Spain
• Germany
• Switzerland