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Christmas Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?

a)

Denmark

b)

Germany

c)

USA

d)

Romania

2.

What is the origin of the traditional Danish paper heart decoration on Christmas trees?

a)

It was invented in the 19th century by Hans Christian Andersen

b)

It comes from old Viking love charms

c)

It was introduced in the 20th century from Germany

d)

It started as a gift tag for Christmas presents

3.

What is traditionally placed under the Christmas tablecloth in many Romanian homes to symbolise Christ’s birth in the manger?

a)

Bread

b)

Coins

c)

Hay

d)

Candles

4.
  1. In Poland, what signals the start of Christmas dinner?

a)
  1. Midnight

b)
  1. Church bells

c)

First guest

d)
  1. First star in the sky

5.

In Moldova, Christmas is celebrated on which date by many Orthodox Christians?

a)

December 25

b)

January 7

c)

January 1

d)

January 19

6.

What Roman festival is linked to the origin of Christmas traditions?

a)
  1. Lupercalia

b)
  1. Saturnalia

c)
  1. Bacchanalia

d)
  1. Floralia

7.

What is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in many American homes?

a)

Cookies and milk

b)

Coca-Cola

c)

Budweiser

d)

Cigarettes

8.

When are Christmas decorations traditionally taken down in the UK?

a)
  1. Jan 1

b)
  1. Twelfth Night (Jan 5–6)

c)
  1. Christmas Day (Dec 25)

d)
  1. Dec 31

9.

Which animated Disney character sings “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, a song often heard at holiday events?

a)
  1. Elsa

b)

Anna

c)

Olaf

d)
  1. Kristoff

10.

Which Christmas movie features the McCallister family?

a)
  1. Elf

b)
  1. Home Alone

c)
  1. Miracle on 34th Street

d)
  1. Jingle All the Way

11.

What year was the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” released?

a)
  1. 1989

b)
  1. 1990

c)
  1. 2000

d)
  1. 1994

12.

In Austria and Germany, who is the scary companion of St. Nicholas that punishes naughty children?

a)

Krampus

b)

Grinch

c)

Befana

d)

Black Peter

13.

In Japan, what unusual food is popularly eaten on Christmas Day?

a)

Sushi

b)

Ramen

c)

KFC fried chicken

d)

Tempura turkey

14.

In Norway, what do people hide on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?

a)

Money

b)

Children

c)

Cauldrons

d)

Brooms

15.

What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

a)

Jingle Bells

b)

All I Want for Christmas Is You

c)

White Christmas

d)

Silent Night

16.

In “Home Alone”, where is Kevin’s family going when they leave him behind?

a)

Chicago

b)

New York

c)

Paris

d)

Rome

17.

What is the name of the German cake traditionally eaten at Christmas?

a)

Black Forest Cake

b)

Stollen

c)

Lebkuchen

d)

Marzipan

18.

In the song Let It Snow, what is the weather outside described as?

a)

Delightful

b)

Frightful

c)

Beautiful

d)

Magical

19.

Which country gifts the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square ?

a)

Finland

b)

Denmark

c)

Romania

d)

Norway

20.

When was the first recorded use of a decorated Christmas tree in Danish homes?

a)

1700s

b)

Early 1800s

c)

Late 1800s

d)

Early 1900s

21.

What Christmas song includes the lyrics “Fa‑la‑la‑la‑la, la‑la‑la‑la”?

a)

Silent Night

b)

Deck the Halls

c)

Jingle Bells

d)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

22.

In the song “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?

a)

A two-horse closed sleigh

b)

A reindeer-drawn sleigh

c)

A one-horse open sleigh

d)

A covered wagon

23.

What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

a)

Buddy

b)

Max

c)

Spike

d)

Charlie

24.

Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

a)

Charles Dickens

b)

Robert L. May

c)

Disney

d)

Hans Christian Andersen

25.

Which of the following lists includes all of Santa Claus’s original eight reindeer as named in “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (1823)?

a)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen

b)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Rudolph, Comet, Cupid, Blitzen

c)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Rudolph

d)

Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Rudolph

26.

In Poland, who traditionally brings gifts to children on Christmas?

a)

Santa Claus

b)

Baby Jesus

c)

Saint Nicholas

d)

The Three Wise Men

27.

This traditional instrument is used in Romanian Christmas and New Year rituals to create loud, deep sounds. What is it called?

a)

Tulnic

b)

Buhai

c)

Cobză

d)

Nai

28.

What’s the name of the red plant associated with Christmas?

a)

Holly flower

b)

Mistletoe

c)

Poinsettia

d)

Christmas Rose

29.

Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Nikola Tesla

d)

Galileo Galilei

30.

What do people in Denmark traditionally do at midnight on New Year’s Eve to welcome the new year?

a)

Listen to the King's speech

b)

Jump off chairs

c)

Sing the national anthem

d)

Toast with schnapps

31.

On January 1, during the Romanian tradition of Sorcova, what is the main activity performed by children?

a)

Gently tap adults with a decorated stick while reciting wishes for health and long life

b)

Stay home and clean the house

c)

Take down the Christmas decorations

d)

Sing carols

32.
  • What snack is traditionally left out for Santa in Australia?

a)

Bread with Vegemite

b)

Fruitcake

c)

Beer and biscuits

d)

Chocolate

33.

Which country is credited with the creation of eggnog?

a)

United States

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

Canada

34.

In which decade did Coca-Cola ads help cement Santa’s red suit and jolly image?

a)

1900s

b)

1920s

c)

1930s

d)

1950s

35.

Approximately what percentage of the world’s population celebrates Christmas in some form (religious or cultural)?

a)

90%

b)

15%

c)

30–33%

d)

60%