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Christmas Traditions Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where did the tradition of Decking the Halls come from?

a)

Eastern Europe

b)

Western Europe

c)

Northern Europe

d)

Southern Europe

2.

Which pagan tradition likely influenced the modern Christmas tree?

a)

Roman

b)

Latvian

c)

Greek

d)

Egyptian

3.

In which country did the witch La Befana deliver candy or coal to houses?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

4.

Who was food left out for in Northern Europe?

a)

Santa Claus

b)

La Befana

c)

Balder

d)

Odin

5.

What animals appeared in stories about St. Nicolaus after the eight-legged horse associated with Odin?

a)

deer

b)

horse

c)

lion

d)

dove

6.

Which sun deity was celebrated on the winter solstice in Rome?

a)

Odin

b)

Mithras

c)

Balder

d)

Sol Invictus

7.

In which region were sun deities like Balder celebrated on the winter solstice?

a)

Nordic countries

b)

Persia

c)

Egypt

d)

Greece

8.

Who was the patron saint of children associated with Santa Claus?

a)

St. George

b)

St. Andrew

c)

St. Nicholas

d)

St. Patrick

9.

What were winter plants like evergreens, holly, and ivy brought inside for in Northern Europe?

a)

To decorate Christmas trees

b)

To celebrate the winter solstice

c)

To honor the sun deity

d)

To cheer up the dark winter days

10.

Why did it make sense to celebrate another radiant deity on December 25th?

a)

To coincide with other sun deities' celebrations

b)

To celebrate Jesus' birthday

c)

To honor the sun deity

d)

To mark the end of winter