WorksheetsChristmas Traditions Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where did the tradition of Decking the Halls come from?
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Which pagan tradition likely influenced the modern Christmas tree?
Roman
Latvian
Greek
Egyptian
In which country did the witch La Befana deliver candy or coal to houses?
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
Who was food left out for in Northern Europe?
Santa Claus
La Befana
Balder
Odin
What animals appeared in stories about St. Nicolaus after the eight-legged horse associated with Odin?
deer
horse
lion
dove
Which sun deity was celebrated on the winter solstice in Rome?
Odin
Mithras
Balder
Sol Invictus
In which region were sun deities like Balder celebrated on the winter solstice?
Nordic countries
Persia
Egypt
Greece
Who was the patron saint of children associated with Santa Claus?
St. George
St. Andrew
St. Nicholas
St. Patrick
What were winter plants like evergreens, holly, and ivy brought inside for in Northern Europe?
To decorate Christmas trees
To celebrate the winter solstice
To honor the sun deity
To cheer up the dark winter days
Why did it make sense to celebrate another radiant deity on December 25th?
To coincide with other sun deities' celebrations
To celebrate Jesus' birthday
To honor the sun deity
To mark the end of winter
