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WorksheetsChristmas Traditions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
When and where did the Christmas tree tradition start?
In Germany, in the 15th century
In Germany, in the 16th century.
In Europe, in the 16th century.
Who helped to make Christmas tree decorating popular?
When did the White House first have a Christmas tree?
1898
1889
1989
How were Christmas wreaths originally made of?
Christmas trees were cut specifically to make the wreaths.
Wreaths were made from unused branches when Chrsitmas trees were cut to a trinagular shape.
Wreaths were made from other plants and flowers.
What does the circular shape of the wreath symbolise? (Tick two answers).
eternity
healthy life
longlasting life
good luck for the new year
Christmas trees were cut to a (a) shape to symbolise the Holy Trinity.
What flavour was the original candy?
strawberry
peppermint
chocolate
Why did the choir master give the candy to the children?
Who is the Good Shepherd in the New Testament of the Bible?
Moses
Jesus
Joseph (Mary's husband)
Candy was hook-shaped in order to represent:
a shepherd' staff
a king's staff
The red stripes on the candy sticks were added around (a) (when?).
What was the profession of the man who came up with the idea of advent calendars?
advertiser
journalist
publisher
How did he come up with the idea?
His mother gave him a box of 24 sweets and he could only eat one a day.
He gave his mother a box of 24 chocolates and she only ate one a day.
He made a wooden box for 24 sweets for his mother as a Christmas gift.
Commercial paper calendars became popular by:
1940
1930
1920
When did the Christmas cookie tradition first originate?
In the Middle Ages.
In the 19th century.
In the 1600s.
Choose 4 ingredients of a typical Christmas cookie.
ginger
nutmeg
fruit
nuts
cinnamon
Christmas cookies appeared in the USA in the (a) (when?).
Festive cookie cutters were imported from:
America to Europe
Europe to America
Which of these names do we use for this man? Tick all correct answers.
Santa
Santa Klaus
Father Christmas
Why is Santa's suit red?
So that children can see him more easily.
Because red brings good luck.
Coca-Cola asked an artist to draw Santa for a Christmas advertising campaign in the 1930s.
