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WorksheetsFestive UK Christmas Quiz
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which famous Christmas song begins with the lyrics "It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid"?
"Last Christmas"
"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
"Fairytale of New York"
"Merry Christmas Everyone"
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
A ring
A button
A key
Who wrote the famous Christmas novella "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
William Shakespeare
J.K. Rowling
What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas?
Advent
Lent
Epiphany
Pentecost
Which British monarch delivers the annual Christmas Day speech?
The Prime Minister
The Queen
The King
The Archbishop of Canterbury
What is the traditional meat served at Christmas dinner in the UK?
Chicken
Beef
Turkey
Lamb
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five gold rings
Five calling birds
Five French hens
Five turtle doves
Which plant is traditionally used to decorate homes and is associated with kissing?
Holly
Ivy
Mistletoe
Poinsettia
What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose?
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Rudolph
Which British city is famous for its Christmas market, often considered one of the best in the UK?
London
Manchester
Edinburgh
Birmingham
What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten during Christmas in the UK?
Victoria Sponge
Christmas Cake
Battenberg Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time in the UK?
"Last Christmas"
"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
"White Christmas"
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
What is the name of the ballet traditionally performed around Christmas?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Giselle
Romeo and Juliet
Which British TV show traditionally airs a Christmas special each year?
EastEnders
Coronation Street
Doctor Who
All of the above
What is the name of the character who says "Bah, humbug!" in "A Christmas Carol"?
Bob Cratchit
Jacob Marley
Tiny Tim
Ebenezer Scrooge
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Spain
Germany
Italy
France
What is the name of the popular Christmas ballet composed by Tchaikovsky?
Sleeping Beauty
The Nutcracker
Swan Lake
Romeo and Juliet
What is the traditional dessert served during Christmas in Italy?
Pandoro
Gelato
Tiramisu
Panettone
Which country is known for the tradition of the Yule Goat during Christmas?
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Denmark
What is the name of the character who helps Santa Claus by making toys in his workshop?
Gnomes
Snowmen
Reindeer
Elves
What is given on the 4th day of Christmas in the "12 Days Of Christmas" song?
Turtle doves
Swans-a-swimming
French Hens
Calling birds
Who is the character who famously tried to steal Christmas?
The Scrooge
The Grinch
The chipmunks
The Elf
Santa Clause's name is actually.....
Saint Nicholas
Jesus
Saint Christmas
St Joseph
What is the name of the elf played by Will Ferrell in the 2003 film Elf?
Bushy
Buddy
Shiney
Who redesigned the suit of Father Christmas to match their labelling?
Burger King
McDonalds
Pepsi
Coca-Cola
Which one of these is not one of Santa´s reindeers?
Rudolph
Andrex
Blixen
Dunder
Comet
Which country gives the UK a Christmas Tree every year?
France
Germany
Ireland
Norway
An advent calendar traditionally begins on which date?
December 1st
December 2nd
December 10th
December 25th
In the festive song 'The 12 Days of Christmas', what was received on the seventh day?
Seven swans-a-swimming
Seven swarms-a-swarming
Seven Spice Girls singing
Seven socks-a-stinking
True or false: The Wham song 'Last Christmas' never reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
True
False
Action movie 'Die Hard' is often regarded as a Christmas film for which reason?
The action takes place at Christmas time
The main star looks like Santa
The film is set in Lapland
Reindeers appear in the movie
Fill in the blank: The 2006 movie 'Deck the Halls' stars Matthew Broderick and Danny De (a) .
The movie 'Elf', starring Will Ferrell, was released in which year?
2003
2007
2010
2016
In Home Alone, what was the name of the main character played by Mackaulay Culkin?
Kevin McCallister
Alistair McKelvin
Calvin McCauley
Mackaulay McCallister
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A button
A key
A coin
A ring
What was the original colour of Santa Claus's suit?
Green
Red
Blue
White
What is the main ingredient in a traditional British mince pie?
Beef
Mincemeat
Chicken
Pork
Which of the following is a traditional Christmas plant known for its red and green foliage?
Poinsettia
Rose
Tulip
Daffodil
Which country is credited with the creation of eggnog?
France
United States
England
Canada
What is the chemical formula for snow?
H 2 O
CO 2
NaCl
C 6 H 12 O 6
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," what is the first name of Scrooge?
Ebenezer
Jacob
Robert
Thomas
Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day in 1642?
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Nikola Tesla
Which country established the Christmas tree tradition?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Germany
Greece
