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Christmas around the world

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In this country, Santa Claus is both red and blue.

a)

Japan

b)

South Korea

c)

Philippines

d)

Singapore

2.

Which country created Eggnog?

a)

France                 

b)

USA

c)

Australia

d)

England              

3.

Shortbread is traditionally made before Christmas, where does it originate from? 

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Northern Ireland

d)

Wales

4.

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

a)

Rome

b)

Milan

c)

Sardinia

d)

Sicily

5.

In German Happy or Merry Christmas is ____________?

a)

Erste Feiertag

b)

Frohe Weihnachten

c)

Zweite Feiertag

d)

none of the above

6.
In the movie Home Alone, where does the family go for Christmas when they leave Kevin at home?
a)
New York City
b)
Florida
c)
Venice
d)
Paris
7.

Cougnou is a sweet festive bread which is baked over the Christmas period across Europe, it is made in the form of what?

a)

The Baby Jesus 

b)

Star

c)

Christmas Tree

d)

Plait

8.

______________ was the first company that used Santa Claus during the winter season for promotion.

a)

Coca-Cola

b)

Kentucky Fried Chicken

c)

Adobe

d)

McDonald’s Corporation

9.

In this country, Christmas festivities begin in September, making it the longest holiday celebration in the world.

a)

Malaysia

b)

Philippines

c)

Hong Kong

d)

Taiwan

10.
How do you say Santa Claus in Spanish?
a)
Papá Navidad
b)
Papá Noel
c)
Papá Claus
d)
Papá Polo Norte
11.
Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the color of the berries of the plant?
a)
Red
b)
White
c)
Blue
d)
Green
12.

In Indonesia, specifically Bali, Christmas trees are made out of ________.

a)

Colorful leaves

b)

Old newspaper

c)

Chicken feathers

d)

Canned goods

13.
What city was Jesus born in?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Bethlehem
c)
Fort Worth
d)
Galilee
14.
Things you do every year to celebrate Christmas are called...
a)
traditions
b)
chores
c)
games
15.

A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is ___________?

a)

advent

b)

boxing

c)

eating

d)

night party

16.

Which long-running cartoon kicked off with a Christmas special in 1989?

a)

The Simpsons

b)

Family Guy

c)

South Park

17.

How many feature length Home Alone films are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

18.

What Filipino food tradition is usually seen outside the church during "simbang gabi"?

a)

Bibingka

b)

Isaw

c)

Puto Bungbong

d)

Mais

19.
How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow?
a)
3 sizes
b)
10 sizes
c)
100 sizes
d)
500 sizees
20.

This popular Christmas song was composed by James Pierpont in Massachusetts, America. It was, however, written for thanksgiving and not Christmas.

a)

Jingle Bells

b)

Joy to the World

c)

Drummer Boy

d)

Silver Bells

21.

Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday celebrated from 26th December till 1st January, originated from?

a)

Sudan

b)

Indonesia

c)

USA

d)

Kenya

22.

In Poland _________ are considered to be symbols of prosperity and goodness at Christmas.

a)

Spiders

b)

Reindeers

c)

Stars

d)

Diamonds

23.

Which one is not one of Santa's reindeers?

a)

Dancer

b)

Prancer

c)

Smasher

d)

Vixen

24.

In Canada, the Christmas meal is often __________ with vegetable and 'all the trimmings' like mashed potatoes and vegetables.

a)

Chicken

b)

Beef

c)

roast turkey

d)

pork

25.

Christmas Eve in Spain is known as ______________?

a)

Pavo Trufado de Navidad

b)

Bon Nadal

c)

Feliz

d)

Nochebuena

26.

Which pudding is demanded in the song “We wish you a merry Christmas”?

a)

Figgy pudding

b)

Brownie

c)

Trifle

d)

Yogurt

27.

The Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary said to contain the bones of the Three Wise Men, can be visited in the cathedral in?

a)

Canterbury

b)

Cologne

c)

Vienna

d)

Rome

28.

On Christmas, it’s a modern tradition to give a(n) _______ as a gift in China as a symbol of peace.

a)

Apple

b)

Red Envelope

c)

Paper plane

d)

Flower

29.

Which tin of chocolates often found at Christmas features ‘the purple one’?

a)

Roses

b)

Quality Street

c)

Hero's

d)

Celebrations

30.

How many ghosts feature in A Christmas Carol?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

31.

What name is given to small sausages wrapped bacon?

a)

Pigs in throws

b)

Pigs in duvets

c)

Pigs wrapped up

d)

Pigs in blankets

32.

Which of Santa’s reindeer does not feature in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?

a)

Rudolph

b)

Dancer

c)

Blitzen

d)

Comet

33.

What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of?

a)

Carrot

b)

Jelly Bean

c)

Button

d)

Blue Tac

34.

All I want for christmas is

a)

PS5

b)

You

c)

Phone

d)

Air pods

35.

Which one of these reindeer are NOT from santa

a)

Comet

b)

Donner

c)

Frosty

d)

Blitzen

36.

In what year was the first documented use of candy cane for decorating Christmas tree

a)

1907

b)

1846

c)

1679

d)

1821

37.

In India, the traditional pine Christmas tree is replaced with a(n) ________.

a)

Banana tree

b)

Fern

c)

Cactus

d)

Coconut tree

38.

In this country, Santa Claus is both red and blue.

a)

Japan

b)

South Korea

c)

Philippines

d)

Singapore

39.

Which fast food chain provides Japan’s traditional Christmas meal?

a)

Popeyes

b)

KFC

c)

Mos Burger

d)

Burger King

40.

What Does The Grinch Use to Pull His sleigh

a)

Reindeer

b)

Moose

c)

Dog

d)

Goat

41.
In the song 'The Twelve Days Of Christmas', how many swans were a-swimming?
a)
One
b)
Five
c)
Six
d)
Seven
42.

The Christmas Star (Poinsettia) originated from?

a)

Cuba

b)

China

c)

Mexico

d)

Brazil

43.

The three traditional colors of most Christmas decorations are red, green and _________.

a)

White

b)

Gold

c)

Blue

d)

Silver

44.
In what city did Miracle on 34th Street take place?
a)
San Diego
b)
Miami
c)
Boston
d)
New York
45.

_____________ became the first US state to declare Christmas as a legal holiday in 1836.

a)

Arizona

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

Alabama

46.

What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner at Christmas?

a)

Grass

b)

Nutroast

c)

Chicken

d)

Pineapple

47.
Who is this?
a)
Chuck the Elf
b)
Friend the Elf
c)
Buddy the Elf
d)
Barry the Elf