The Story of Christmas Traditions

From which language does the term "Christmas" originate?

• Old English, from the phrase "Cristes maesse," meaning "Christ's mass."

• Latin, from the word "Christus," meaning "anointed one."

• Greek, from the word "Christos," meaning "saviour."

• French, from the word "Noël," meaning "birth."

Which Roman festival is believed to have influenced the timing of Christmas?

• Lupercalia

• Saturnalia

• Bacchanalia

• Floralia

In which century did Christmas start to be widely celebrated on December 25th?

• 2nd century

• 3rd century

• 4th century

• 5th century

Which British monarch is credited with popularising the Christmas tree in Great Britain?

• Queen Victoria

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

What is the significance of the Yule log in Christmas traditions?

• It is a type of Christmas pudding.

• It is a log burned in the hearth as a symbol of warmth and light.

• It is a traditional Christmas song.

• It is a type of Christmas decoration.

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• The Netherlands

What is the name of the poem that helped popularise the modern image of Santa Claus?

• "The Night Before Christmas"

• "A Christmas Carol"

• "The Holly and the Ivy"

• "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

Which saint is Santa Claus based on?

• Saint Francis

• Saint Nicholas

• Saint Peter

• Saint George

What is the traditional Christmas meal in Great Britain?

• Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding

• Turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce

• Fish and chips

• Shepherd's pie

Which plant is traditionally used as a Christmas decoration and is associated with kissing?

• Holly

• Ivy

• Mistletoe

• Poinsettia