WorksheetsFestive Quiz: Christmas Traditions and More
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
France
Germany
Italy
Norway
What is traditionally hidden inside a British Christmas pudding?
A silver sixpence
A gold ring
A small toy
A piece of holly
Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics, “Tidings of comfort and joy”?
Silent Night
O Come, All Ye Faithful
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What is the name of the plant, often used as a Christmas decoration, under which people are traditionally expected to kiss?
Holly
Ivy
Mistletoe
Poinsettia
In the UK, what is the name of the day after Christmas Day?
Boxing Day
St. Stephen’s Day
Epiphany
New Year’s Eve
Which of the following is NOT a traditional ingredient in mince pies?
Raisins
Minced beef
Brandy
Mixed spice
Which Christmas carol is based on a poem by Christina Rossetti?
In the Bleak Midwinter
O Little Town of Bethlehem
The First Noel
Once in Royal David’s City
What is the traditional colour of Santa Claus’s suit in the UK?
Blue
Green
Red
White
Which of these is a traditional Christmas gift-giving custom in the UK?
Hanging stockings by the fireplace
Placing shoes outside the door
Hiding presents in the garden
Giving gifts on New Year’s Day
Which winter celebration is known for lighting a menorah?
Hanukkah
Diwali
Kwanzaa
Winter Solstice
What is the name of the log traditionally burned in the hearth at Christmas in some European countries?
Yule log
Christmas log
Holly log
Winter log
Which of the following is a traditional festive drink in Britain, often served warm and spiced?
Mulled wine
Eggnog
Hot chocolate
Apple cider
Which Christmas carol tells the story of a king who helps a poor man on the Feast of Stephen?
Good King Wenceslas
The Holly and the Ivy
Ding Dong Merrily on High
We Three Kings
What is the traditional filling of a Christmas cracker?
A small toy, a paper hat, and a joke
Sweets and chocolates
Coins and confetti
A candle and a wish
Which of the following is a festival celebrated around the winter solstice in Scandinavia?
St. Lucia’s Day
Bastille Day
Thanksgiving
Carnival
