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Christmas & New Year Trivia Quiz 2023

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What date is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ in many Christian traditions?

a)

December 25

b)

January 6

c)

November 1

d)

March 15

2.

In Islam, which month is observed as the month of fasting known as Ramadan?

a)

Shawwal

b)

Dhul-Hijjah

c)

Rajab

d)

Ramadan

3.

Diwali, is a significant Hindu celebration. What does the lightning of lamps during Diwali symbolize?

a)

Welcoming of the new year?

b)

Victory of light over darkness?

c)

Harvest and prosperity

d)

Commemoration of a historical event

4.

What historical event does Hanukkah primarily celebrate?

a)

The exodus for Egypt

b)

The building of Solomon's Temple

c)

The Maccabean Revolt

d)

The birth of Moses

5.

What is the traditional Christmas meal in Japan?

a)

Sushi

b)

Roast Turkey

c)

Tamales

d)

Fried chicken

6.

Which country is credited with the invention of the Christmas tree?

a)

England

b)

Norway

c)

Germany

d)

France

7.

What is the name of the Christmas witch in Icelandic folklore, who gives gifts to children?

a)

Gryla

b)

Befana

c)

Björk

d)

Krampus

8.

In which country is the Poinsetta plant native?

a)

Westland

b)

Denmark

c)

Colombia

d)

Mexico

9.

Which famous singer had a signature hairstyle known as 'The Rachel'?

a)

Britney Spears

b)

Jennifer Aniston

c)

Nicole Kidman

d)

Jennifer Lopez

10.

The term 'ombre' in hair colouring refers to...?

a)

a single hair colour

b)

gradual blending of one colour to another

c)

highlights

d)

beard colouring

11.

Which beauty product is often used to set makeup and give a dewy finish?

a)

setting spray

b)

hair gel

c)

Aloe vera

d)

powder

12.

In ancient Egypt, having a beard was a symbol of..?

a)

Wisdom and intellect

b)

Royalty and status

c)

Purity and cleanliness

d)

Rebellion and nonconformity

13.

What is the primary purpose of a toner in skincare?

a)

Moisturizing

b)

Exfoliating

c)

Balancing pH

d)

Sun protection

14.

In which country is the tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree a tradtion?

a)

Germany

b)

Italy

c)

Mexico

d)

Australia

15.

In which country do they eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight to celebrate New Year?

a)

Japan

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

Brazil

16.

What is the traditional name for their New Year's celebration in Scotland?

a)

Hogmanay

b)

Burns night

c)

St. Andrew's Day

d)

Tartan Day

17.

What is the primary colour for New Year's celebrations in Brazil?

a)

Red

b)

Yellow

c)

Blue

d)

Green

18.

What event takes place in New York City's Time Square to mark the beginning of New Year?

a)

The Times Square Super Bowl

b)

The Times Square President's Speech

c)

The Times Square Great Sing along

d)

The Times Square
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19.

Which Asian country celebrates New Year's with a festival known As Songkran?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Thailand

d)

South Korea

20.

Bonus question: what does your teacher always eat for Christmas Dinner?

a)

Raclette

b)

Beet root soup

c)

Rolled Roas Beef

d)

Turkey