Christmas Traditions Quiz Questions:
In which country do children hang stockings by the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with gifts?
(a) Canada
(b) Australia
(c) United States
(d) United Kingdom
During World War I on Christmas Day in 1914, amidst the bitter cold of no-man’s land near Armentières, France, British and German troops observed an unofficial truce, engaging in which game?
(b) Football
(c) Cricket
(d) Lacrosse
In which country is it traditional to light a “Christmas log” on Christmas Eve?
(a) France
(b) Spain
(c) United States
(d) Mexico
In which American state is it traditional to eat “lutefisk” for Christmas dinner?
(a) Minnesota
(b) Texas
(c) Florida
(d) California
Question: What is the name of the famous Christmas parade that takes place in Pasadena, California?
(a) Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
(b) Hollywood Christmas Parade
(c) Rose Parade
(d) Festival of Lights Parade
In which country is the traditional Christmas Eve dinner known as “Réveillon de Noël”?
(a) France
(b) Spain
(c) Germany
(d) Italy
Which of the following is a traditional Christmas dessert in the UK?
(a) Pumpkin pie
(b) Mince pie
(c) Cherry pie
(d) Apple pie
Which of the following is a traditional Brazilian Christmas dish?
(a) Tamales
(b) Roast turkey
(c) Bacalhau (salt cod)
(d) Shepherd’s pie
In which country is it traditional to leave a bowl of porridge outside on Christmas Eve for “Nisse”, a mythical creature said to bring good luck?
(a) Denmark
(b) Iceland
(c) Norway
(d) Sweden
Which of the following is not a typical Brazilian Christmas dessert?
(a) Panettone
(b) Rabanada
(c) Pudim de leite
(d) Buñuelos
What is the traditional Christmas dinner in Spain?
(a) Paella
(b) Pot Roast
(c) Turkey
(d) Lamb
Which of the following is a traditional Brazilian Christmas drink?
(a) Mulled wine
(b) Hot chocolate
(c) Eggnog
(d) Cachaça with lime and honey
Which flower is used to decorate Mexican households during Christmas time?
(a) Poinsettia
(b) Tulip
(c) Rose
(d) Sunflower
Which traditional Brazilian Christmas decoration is made of colored paper and hung on Christmas trees and around houses?
(a) Wreaths
(b) Candles
(c) Stars
(d) Angels
Which famous church in Moscow holds a Christmas Eve midnight mass?
(a) Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
(b) Saint Basil’s Cathedral
(c) Saint Michael’s Cathedral
(d) Christ the Saviour Cathedral
In Brazil, what is the traditional time to exchange Christmas presents?
(a) Christmas Eve
(b) Christmas morning
(c) New Year’s Eve
(d) Epiphany
Which of the following is a traditional German Christmas decoration?
(a) Menorah
(b) Poinsettia
(c) Advent wreath
(d) Kinara
What is the name of the traditional Mexican Christmas lantern?
(a) Piñata
(b) Luminaria
(c) Farolito
(d) Nacimiento
In Germany, when do people open their Christmas presents?
(a) Christmas Eve
(b) Christmas Day
(c) Boxing Day
(d) New Year’s Day
What is the name of the Brazilian tradition of lighting fireworks on Christmas Eve?
(a) Festa Junina
(b) Carnaval
(c) Fogos de Natal
(d) Oktoberfest
What is the name of the traditional German Christmas carol?
(a) Jingle Bells
(b) Silent Night
(c) O Tannenbaum
(d) The First Noel
What is the name of the special Mexican Christmas drink made from fruit, spices, and sugar cane?
(a) Horchata
(b) Tequila
(c) Champurrado
(d) Ponche
In which country do people celebrate the tradition of leaving out a shoe to be filled with gifts on the night before Christmas?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Italy
(d) Netherlands
In which country is it traditional to celebrate “Las Posadas” during the nine days leading up to Christmas?
(a) Spain
(b) Mexico
(c) Brazil
(d) Argentina
In which country is it a tradition to light candles on the graves of loved ones during Christmas?
(a) Brazil
(b) Mexico
(c) Spain
(d) France
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) United States
(d) Italy
In Mexican Christmas tradition, what is placed in a nativity scene that represents the birth of Jesus?
(a) Star of Bethlehem
(b) Angel
(c) Christmas Tree
(d) Nacimiento
In which American state is it traditional to go “kriskringling” on Christmas Eve?
(a) Pennsylvania
(b) Massachusetts
(c) Maryland
(d) Maine
What is the name of the Mexican Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Posadas
(b) Nochebuena
(c) Cinco de Mayo
(d) Dia de los Muertos
In which US state is it traditional to go “wassailing” during the Christmas season?
(a) North Carolina
(b) Virginia
(c) Tennessee
(d) Pennsylvania
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What is the name of the Mexican tradition of lighting fireworks during the Christmas season?
(a) La Quema de Judas
(b) El Grito
(c) Dia de los Muertos
(d) Noche de Rábanos
What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread eaten in Germany and Austria?
(a) Stollen
(b) Panettone
(c) Brioche
(d) Croissant
What is the traditional Russian Christmas Eve meal?
(a) Turkey
(b) Ham
(c) Fish
(d) Pizza
What is the traditional Christmas dessert in France?
(a) Buche de Noel
(b) Fruit cake
(c) Panettone
(d) Gingerbread
Which Brazilian city is known for its elaborate Christmas decorations and displays?
(a) Rio de Janeiro
(b) BrasÃlia
(c) Recife
(d) Gramado
Which traditional Russian folk character is associated with Christmas?
(a) Baba Yaga
(b) Anastasia
(c) Ivan the Terrible
(d) Rasputin
What is the name of the Brazilian Christmas song that tells the story of the nativity?
(a) “Jingle Bells”
(b) “Noite Feliz” (Silent Night)
(c) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
(d) “Deck the Halls”
What is the name of the traditional Russian Christmas carol?
(a) Joy to the World
(b) Silent Night
(c) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
(d) Carol of the Bells
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What is the name of the Mexican Christmas celebration that re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay?
(a) Posadas
(b) Dia de los Muertos
(c) Cinco de Mayo
(d) El Grito
What is the name of the Russian New Year’s Eve celebration?
(a) Novy God
(b) Hanukkah
(c) Kwanzaa
(d) Diwali
What is the name of the traditional Mexican Christmas bread, filled with dried fruits and nuts?
(a) Churro
(b) Tamales
(c) Rosca de Reyes
(d) Empanada
Which day do Russians celebrate Christmas?
(a) December 25th
(b) January 6th
(c) February 14th
(d) November 2nd
What is the traditional German Christmas Eve meal?
(a) Fried chicken
(b) Pork roast
(c) Sauerbraten
(d) Carp
What is the name of the traditional Russian Christmas sweet bread?
(a) Stollen
(b) Panettone
(c) Bolo Rei
(d) Kulich
What is the traditional Russian greeting during the Christmas season?
(a) Happy Holidays
(b) Merry Christmas
(c) Feliz Navidad
(d) Joyeux Noël
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What is the name of the traditional German Christmas cookie?
(a) Linzer cookie
(b) Lebkuchen
(c) Spritz cookie
(d) Madeleine
Question: Which popular Christmas song was written in 1818 in Austria?
(a) Jingle Bells
(b) Deck the Halls
(c) Silent Night
(d) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What is the name of the German Christmas bread?
(a) Panettone
(b) Stollen
(c) Brioche
(d) Challah
What is the name of the famous New York City event where a giant Christmas tree is lit every year?
(a) Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
(b) Times Square Ball Drop
(c) Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
(d) Radio City Christmas Spectacular
In which US state is the National Christmas Tree located?
(a) New York
(b) California
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Virginia
What is the traditional German Christmas beverage?
(a) Hot chocolate
(b) Eggnog
(c) Glühwein
(d) Cider
In which European country do people traditionally celebrate Christmas with a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” dinner?
(a) Greece
(b) Italy
(c) Norway
(d) Sweden
What is the name of the Brazilian Christmas Eve celebration?
(a) Natal
(b) Nochebuena
(c) Natale
(d) Julfest
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In Brazil, what is the name of the person who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve?
(a) Santa Claus
(b) Papai Noel
(c) St. Nicholas
(d) Father Christmas
In Mexico, what is the name of the tradition of breaking a piñata filled with candy and toys?
(a) Dia de los Muertos
(b) Cinco de Mayo
(c) Las Posadas
(d) Nochebuena
In Mexican Christmas tradition, what is the name of the person who breaks the piñata?
(a) La Llorona
(b) San Nicolas
(c) La Befana
(d) El Niño Jesus
What is the traditional Russian Christmas decoration?
(a) Christmas tree
(b) Mistletoe
(c) Poinsettia
(d) Holly
What is the name of the traditional German Christmas market?
(a) La Mercè
(b) Carnival
(c) Oktoberfest
(d) Christkindlmarkt
What is the traditional German Christmas decoration made from gingerbread?
(a) Advent calendar
(b) Christmas pyramid
(c) Nutcracker
(d) Lebkuchenhaus
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC on Christmas Day?
(a) Japan
(b) South Korea
(c) Thailand
(d) Vietnam
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Question: What is the name of the famous ballet that is often performed during the Christmas season?
(a) The Nutcracker
(b) Swan Lake
(c) Sleeping Beauty
(d) Romeo and Juliet
In which country is it traditional to eat a seafood feast on Christmas Eve?
(a) Portugal
(b) Brazil
(c) Mexico
(d) Italy
In which country is it traditional to celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th?
(a) Russia
(b) Greece
(c) Egypt
(d) Turkey
What is the name of the famous store that hosts the annual Christmas parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
(a) Macy’s
(b) Nordstrom
(c) Bloomingdale’s
(d) J.C. Penney
In which European country is it tradition to hide a single almond in a bowl of rice pudding served on Christmas Eve?
(a) Denmark
(b) Finland
(c) Norway
(d) Sweden
In which country is the tradition of the “Christmas Pickle” believed to have originated?
(a) Germany
(b) Ireland
(c) Norway
(d) Spain
