Quiz

Question 1: Christmas Time Who made owning a very fashionable in England?

A Queen Victoria

B Prince Albert

C Edward VII

D Elizabeth I

Question 2: Reindeer Male reindeer shed their antlers every:

A Spring

B Summer

C Autumn

D Winter

Question 3: Where did Advent calendars originate from?

A Germany

B England

C France

D USA

Page 1 of 5 Question 4: Christmas History Who invented the Christmas cracker during the Victorian period?

A Christian Cracker

B Abraham Jones

C Tom Smith

D Christopher Spark

Question 5: Food Which of these isn’t a traditional food?

A Brussels sprouts

B Turkey

C Pigs in blankets

D Lettuce

Question 6: Snow What is the official definition of a ‘White Christmas’ by the British Met Office?

A At least 5cm of snow must fall on Christmas Day.

B It has to snow continuously on , Christmas Day and .

C One snowflake has to fall on Christmas Day.

D It must snow for at least one hour on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Page 2 of 5 Question 7: What is a pantomime dame?

A pantomime dame is the name given to the last night of the A pantomime before its run ends.

B A pantomime dame is a male actor dressed up as a woman.

C A pantomime dame is the actor or actress who plays the bad character in the show.

D A pantomime dame is the name given to the first song which is sung at the opening of the show.

Question 8: The True Meaning What is the true meaning of Christmas for Christians?

A Christmas celebrates the birth of the Son of God, Christ.

B To make sure everyone has a gift to open on Christmas Day.

C To light up homes with .

D To eat a hearty meal.

Question 9: Unusual Christmas Celebrations What do single women who live in the Czech Republic do at Christmas every year?

A Hang from their front door.

B Eat a whole to themselves.

C Turn their back to a door and throw a shoe over their shoulder.

Page 3 of 5 Question 10: Christmas in China What percentage of the world’s Christmas decorations are made in the Chinese city of Yiwu?

A 90%

B 75%

C 60%

D 30%

Question 11: How does the Christmas Eve supper begin?

A A candle is lit.

B A song is sung.

C The oldest member of the family gives a speech.

D A special wafer biscuit is broken up.

Question 12: Christmas in Germany Which fish is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in Germany?

A Salmon

B Carp

C Tuna

D Swordfish

Page 4 of 5 Christmas Quiz Answers

Question Answer

1. Who made owning a Christmas tree very fashionable in England?

B Prince Albert

2. Male reindeer shed their antlers every:

D Winter

3. Where did Advent calendars originate from?

A Germany

4. Who invented the Christmas cracker during the Victorian period?

C Tom Smith

5. Which of these isn’t a traditional Christmas dinner food?

D Lettuce

6. What is the official definition of a ‘White Christmas’ by the British Met Office?

C One snowflake has to fall on Christmas Day.

7. What is a pantomime dame?

B A pantomime dame is a male actor dressed up as a woman.

8. What is the true meaning of Christmas for Christians?

A Christmas celebrates the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

9. What do single women who live in the Czech Republic do at Christmas every year?

C Turn their back to a door and throw a shoe over their shoulder.

10. What percentage of the world’s Christmas decorations are made in the Chinese city of Yiwu?

C 60%

11. How does the Christmas Eve supper begin?

D A special wafer biscuit is broken up.

12. Which fish is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in Germany?

B Carp

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