WorksheetsChristmas Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Denmark
Germany
USA
Romania
What is the origin of the traditional Danish paper heart decoration on Christmas trees?
It was invented in the 19th century by Hans Christian Andersen
It comes from old Viking love charms
It was introduced in the 20th century from Germany
It started as a gift tag for Christmas presents
What is traditionally placed under the Christmas tablecloth in many Romanian homes to symbolise Christ’s birth in the manger?
Bread
Coins
Hay
Candles
In Poland, what signals the start of Christmas dinner?
Midnight
Church bells
First guest
First star in the sky
In Moldova, Christmas is celebrated on which date by many Orthodox Christians?
December 25
January 7
January 1
January 19
What Roman festival is linked to the origin of Christmas traditions?
Lupercalia
Saturnalia
Bacchanalia
Floralia
What is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in many American homes?
Cookies and milk
Coca-Cola
Budweiser
Cigarettes
When are Christmas decorations traditionally taken down in the UK?
Jan 1
Twelfth Night (Jan 5–6)
Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Dec 31
Which animated Disney character sings “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, a song often heard at holiday events?
Elsa
Anna
Olaf
Kristoff
Which Christmas movie features the McCallister family?
Elf
Home Alone
Miracle on 34th Street
Jingle All the Way
What year was the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” released?
1989
1990
2000
1994
In Austria and Germany, who is the scary companion of St. Nicholas that punishes naughty children?
Krampus
Grinch
Befana
Black Peter
In Japan, what unusual food is popularly eaten on Christmas Day?
Sushi
Ramen
KFC fried chicken
Tempura turkey
In Norway, what do people hide on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?
Money
Children
Cauldrons
Brooms
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Jingle Bells
All I Want for Christmas Is You
White Christmas
Silent Night
In “Home Alone”, where is Kevin’s family going when they leave him behind?
Chicago
New York
Paris
Rome
What is the name of the German cake traditionally eaten at Christmas?
Black Forest Cake
Stollen
Lebkuchen
Marzipan
In the song Let It Snow, what is the weather outside described as?
Delightful
Frightful
Beautiful
Magical
Which country gifts the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square ?
Finland
Denmark
Romania
Norway
When was the first recorded use of a decorated Christmas tree in Danish homes?
1700s
Early 1800s
Late 1800s
Early 1900s
What Christmas song includes the lyrics “Fa‑la‑la‑la‑la, la‑la‑la‑la”?
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
In the song “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
A two-horse closed sleigh
A reindeer-drawn sleigh
A one-horse open sleigh
A covered wagon
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Buddy
Max
Spike
Charlie
Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Charles Dickens
Robert L. May
Disney
Hans Christian Andersen
Which of the following lists includes all of Santa Claus’s original eight reindeer as named in “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (1823)?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Rudolph, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Rudolph
Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Rudolph
In Poland, who traditionally brings gifts to children on Christmas?
Santa Claus
Baby Jesus
Saint Nicholas
The Three Wise Men
This traditional instrument is used in Romanian Christmas and New Year rituals to create loud, deep sounds. What is it called?
Tulnic
Buhai
Cobză
Nai
What’s the name of the red plant associated with Christmas?
Holly flower
Mistletoe
Poinsettia
Christmas Rose
Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Nikola Tesla
Galileo Galilei
What do people in Denmark traditionally do at midnight on New Year’s Eve to welcome the new year?
Listen to the King's speech
Jump off chairs
Sing the national anthem
Toast with schnapps
On January 1, during the Romanian tradition of Sorcova, what is the main activity performed by children?
Gently tap adults with a decorated stick while reciting wishes for health and long life
Stay home and clean the house
Take down the Christmas decorations
Sing carols
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa in Australia?
Bread with Vegemite
Fruitcake
Beer and biscuits
Chocolate
Which country is credited with the creation of eggnog?
United States
England
Germany
Canada
In which decade did Coca-Cola ads help cement Santa’s red suit and jolly image?
1900s
1920s
1930s
1950s
Approximately what percentage of the world’s population celebrates Christmas in some form (religious or cultural)?
90%
15%
30–33%
60%
