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Try out the alternative Christmas Quiz. Different questions all about Christmas and different traditions
1
Which country is credited with the tradition of placing presents under a Christmas tree?
Germany
France
Italy
UK
41% got this right
In the 16th century, Christians would bring a decorated tree, known as a paradise tree (to honour Adam and Eve)
2
In which country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas with a KFC feast?
Japan
Australia
Canada
USA
47% got this right
Christmas is the busiest time of year for KFC in Japan. The tradition started in 1974
3
In which country is it customary to celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue?
Australia
England
Finland
USA
59% got this right
tis roasting over there tbf
4
What is the main dish traditionally served for Christmas dinner in Iceland?
Hangikjöt (Smoked Lamb)
Nautasteik (Roast Beef)
Risengrynsgrøt (Rice Pudding)
Slujtfash (Codfish)
31% got this right
Directly translating to hanging meat, hangikjöt is simply smoked lamb and today, most people serve it on Christmas Day
5
12 random squares
Which plant is often associated with Christmas and is known for its red and green foliage?
Poinsettia
Daffodil
Sunflower
Tulip
59% got this right
The plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico.
6
In the Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life," what's d name of the guardian angel who shows what life would have been?
Clarence
Gabriel
Michael
Raphael
27% got this right
Clarence Odboy was the guardian angel played by Henry Travers
7
In what year did the song "Jingle Bells" first get published?
1700 —
1857
— 2023
41% got this right
It was published under the title "The One Horse Open Sleigh" in September 1857.
8
Which Charles Dickens novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption on Christmas Eve?
A Christmas Carol
A Tale of Two Cities
David Copperfield
Oliver Twist
63% got this right
Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella 'A Christmas Carol'.
9
In the movie "Home Alone," where are the McCallister family traveling for Christmas?
Paris, France
Dublin, Ireland
London, England
Rome, Italy
62% got this right
The McCallister family is preparing to spend Christmas in Paris, gathering at Kate and Peter's home in a Chicago.
10
Which country claims the legend of "La Befana," an old witch who delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th?
Italy
Greece
Portugal
Spain
21% got this right
Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve.
11
In what decade did Coca-Cola popularize the modern image of Santa Claus with a red suit and white beard in its advertise
1900 —
1930
— 2000
26% got this right
in 1931, Coca‑Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements.
12
In the movie "Elf," what is the main character Buddy's favorite food group?
Syrup
Candy
Pasta
Potatoes
10% got this right
That's exactly what Will Farrell ate! The actor actually had to consume lots of maple syrup while filming the movie.
13
What is the name of the Christmas legend & horned figured who punishes children in Austria & Germany?
Krampus
Gryla
Knobgoblin
Kraken
42% got this right
Krampus, a demonic figure with goat horns, hooves, who punishes bad children by beating them with a birch rod.
14
In Ireland, it's traditional to leave out what specific beverage for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Guinness
Jameson
Tea
Vodka
43% got this right
It is traditional to leave a mince pie and a bottle or a glass of Guinness along with a carrot for Rudolph.
15
In the song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," what should you not do because "Santa Claus is coming to town"?
All of them
Cry
Pout
Shout
36% got this right
Written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie it was released in November 1934.
16
What is the name of the Finnish tradition of visiting friends and family to exchange gifts and eat together on Christmas
Joulusauna
JollyPerrrkele
Joulupukki
Joulutotheworld
16% got this right
Christmas sauna is a Finnish Christmas tradition. For the ancient Finns, it was the most important event of Christmas
17
In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas," what is given on the seventh day?
Seven Swans a-Swimming
Seven Maids a-Milking
Seven Pipers-Piping
Seven Simons-Drinking
21% got this right
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings....
18
In the 1984 film "Gremlins," what is the one rule that should never be broken when caring for a Mogwai?
Don't feed after midnight
Don't get them wet
Don't make unnecessary journeys
Never give them up
45% got this right
Feeding the Mogwai causes them to metamorphosize, similar to a caterpillar and they pop off wee balls into the air.
19
Which Christmas carol includes the line "All is calm, all is bright"?
Silent Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Last Christmas
O Come, All Ye Faithful
72% got this right
As an Austrian German speaker, Joseph Mohr naturally wrote the lyrics to Silent Night - ‘Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht’.
20
In the song "Santa Baby," what does the singer ask Santa to slip under the tree?
A Convertible
A Goat
A Yacht
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