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 Page 5 of 5.