Christmas Quiz
Question 1: Christmas Time Who made owning a Christmas tree 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: Advent 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 Christmas dinner 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 Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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: Pantomime 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, Jesus Christ.
B To make sure everyone has a gift to open on Christmas Day.
C To light up homes with Christmas lights.
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 mistletoe from their front door.
B Eat a whole Christmas pudding 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: Christmas in Poland 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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