WorksheetsWinter Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper called?
Seder
Wigilia
Joulupöytä
Réveillon
In the Netherlands, which historical figure is the main gift-giver on December 5th, preceding Christmas?
Father Christmas
Christkind
Sinterklaas
Befana
What is the traditional lengthy Christmas Eve dinner in France called?
Réveillon
Kermesse
Fête des Rois
Galette
What unique Finnish tradition is commonly observed on Christmas Eve afternoon?
Eating lutefisk
Visiting the sauna
Ice swimming
Lighting a bonfire
In Italy, what color underwear is traditionally worn on New Year's Eve for good luck in the coming year?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
The German custom of Bleigiessen on New Year's Eve involves predicting the future by:
Reading coffee grounds
Melting and shaping lead
Consulting a psychic
Burning incense
What plant is traditionally hung in English homes during Christmas and is associated with kissing?
Holly
Ivy
Mistletoe
Poinsettia
On a Polish Christmas Supper table, why is an extra, empty place setting often laid?
For good luck
For an unexpected guest
For the Christkind
To symbolize the empty manger
In the Netherlands, what type of deep-fried pastry is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve/Day?
Stroopwafels
Poffertjes
Vla
Oliebollen
Which character is associated with delivering gifts on Epiphany (January 6th) in parts of Italy, often portrayed as an old woman on a broomstick?
Befana
Knecht Ruprecht
Zwarte Piet
Père Fouettard
In Germany, what is the traditional Christmas market called?
Christkindlmarkt
Glühweinstand
Weihnachtsmarkt
Adventskalender
What is the traditional Christmas dessert in England, a steamed pudding often served with brandy butter?
Mince Pie
Panettone
Yule Log
Christmas Pudding
In Finland, who traditionally visits children on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts?
Tomte
Santa Claus
Joulupukki
La Befana
What traditional food item is often hidden in the French Galette des Rois (King's Cake) eaten on Epiphany?
A gold coin
A small ceramic figurine (fève)
A small toy car
A dried bean
What is the main characteristic of the traditional Polish Christmas Eve meal?
It is meatless (fasting meal)
It always includes a whole roasted pig
It is eaten before sunset
It must have 7 main courses
In parts of Germany and Austria, which demonic-looking figure accompanies St. Nicholas to punish naughty children?
Belsnickel
Krampus
Perchta
Grinch
What is the specific Italian New Year's Eve tradition regarding grapes?
Drinking wine made only from green grapes
Throwing grapes at the window for luck
Leaving grapes out for Befana
Eating one grape for each stroke of midnight
Which British monarch popularized the tradition of the Christmas Tree in England after her marriage to Prince Albert?
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Anne
Queen Elizabeth II
What is Kerststol in the Netherlands, a traditional bread eaten on Christmas morning?
A savory meat pie
A small spiced cookie
A fruit and almond paste-filled bread
A type of waffle
In Germany, how many candles are traditionally lit on an Advent Wreath before Christmas?
3
4
5
7
