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Christmas traditions around the world

by Quizhat · 12 questions · Updated · CC BY

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For anyone who loves the holidays. Christmas customs, songs and symbols from around the world, about 8 minutes.

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Quiz questions

Question 1 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

In which country is the famous Santa Claus Village, found in the town of Rovaniemi?

  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Iceland
  • Canada

Question 2 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

In Japan, which food has become a popular Christmas dinner thanks to a famous advertising campaign?

  • Fried chicken
  • Pizza
  • Sushi platters
  • Roast turkey

Question 3 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

In Catalonia, what is the Caga Tió that children care for before Christmas?

  • A sweet bread
  • A chocolate Santa
  • A wooden donkey
  • A smiling log that 'delivers' gifts

Question 4 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

The custom of decorating a Christmas tree is most associated with which country?

  • Brazil
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Sweden

Question 5 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

Who wrote the novella A Christmas Carol, published in 1843?

  • Mark Twain
  • Charles Dickens
  • Lewis Carroll
  • Jane Austen

Question 6 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

In which country was the carol 'Silent Night' first performed, in 1818?

  • Austria
  • Poland
  • United States
  • England

Question 7 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

The poinsettia, the red Christmas plant, is native to which country?

  • Kenya
  • Japan
  • Italy
  • Mexico

Question 8 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

In Spain, who traditionally brings children their gifts on 6 January?

  • Father Christmas
  • Saint Nicholas
  • The Three Kings
  • The Snow Maiden

Question 9 · Single choice · 20s · 1 pt

On which date do many Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

  • 24 December
  • 7 January
  • 1 January
  • 25 December

Question 10 · True / False · 20s · 1 pt

The Bible states that Jesus was born on 25 December.

  • True
  • False

Question 11 · True / False · 20s · 1 pt

The first commercially produced Christmas card appeared in England in 1843.

  • True
  • False

Question 12 · Multiple choice · 20s · 1 pt

Which of these foods are traditionally eaten at Christmas?

  • Hot cross buns
  • Stollen
  • Panettone
  • Pancakes

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