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1
Which country is credited with the tradition of placing presents under a Christmas tree?
Germany
France
Italy
UK
52% 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
48% got this right
Christmas is the busiest time of year for KFC in Japan. The tradition started in 1974
3
What is the main dish traditionally served for Christmas dinner in Iceland?
Hangikjöt (Smoked Lamb)
Nautasteik (Roast Beef)
Risengrynsgrøt (Rice Pudding)
Slujtfash (Codfish)
28% got this right
Directly translating to hanging meat, hangikjöt is simply smoked lamb and today, most people serve it on Christmas Day
4
In which country is it customary to celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue?
Australia
England
Finland
USA
81% got this right
tis roasting over there tbf
5
12 random squares
Which plant is often associated with Christmas and is known for its red and green foliage?
Poinsettia
Daffodil
Sunflower
Tulip
74% got this right
The plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico.
6
12 random squares
How many candles does a Hanukkah menorah hold?
9
6
7
8
49% got this right
The center candle, called the shamash, is lit each night of Hanukkah.
7
In what decade did Coca-Cola popularize the modern image of Santa Claus with a red suit and white beard in its ads?
1900 —
1930
— 2000
38% got this right
in 1931, Coca‑Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements.
8
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
22% got this right
Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve.
9
On what date do children in Argentina place their shoes outside in the hope the Three Kings will fill them with gifts?
January 6th - Dia de Los Reyes
December 25th - Christmas Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception Day
January 1st - New Year's Day
32% got this right
Dia de Los Reyes translates to Three Kings day and is also known as Epiphany.
10
In Ireland, it's traditional to leave out what specific beverage for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Guinness
Jameson
Tea
Vodka
56% 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.
11
In the movie "Home Alone," where is the McCallister family traveling for Christmas?
Paris, France
Dublin, Ireland
London, England
Rome, Italy
67% got this right
The McCallister family is preparing to spend Christmas in Paris, gathering at Kate and Peter's home in a Chicago.
