Christmas time is special and different all around the world. How does your knowledge of one of the biggest holidays stack up?
Thirty fun trivia questions about Christmas in US, UK, and all around the world.
The Dorky Round
One
In many Christian faiths, particularly Catholicism, what is the season starting four Sundays before Christmas?
Advent
Two
In Mexico, what is the traditional procession that is performed in the latter half of December?
La Posada
Three
What country gave us the songs O Christmas Tree and Silent Night?
Germany
Four
What is wassail?
Hot, mulled cider
Five
Where are you if someone wishes you “Mele Kalikimaka”?
Hawaii
Six
In Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack?
Krampus
Seven
The Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in what Canadian city?
Toronto
Eight
The city of Riga, Latvia claims to have decorated the first what in 1510?
A Christmas Tree
Nine
The Twelve Days of Christmas end on what date?
January 6 or the Feast of the Epiphany
Ten
People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate?
Iceland.
Best. Tradition. EVER.
Best. Tradition. EVER.
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The Geeky Round
One
Santa Claus goes by what name in France?
Pere Noel
Two
In the UK, the tradition of opening the Alms box and distributing money to the poor was done on what day?
Boxing Day, December 26th
Three
In what country would you find the Grand Market running from 6pm on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning?
Jamaica
Four
In India, lanterns shaped like what are strung up between houses?
Stars
Five
The Giant Lantern Festival is held in San Fernando in what country?
Philippines
Six
In Gavle, Sweden, they build a 13 meter tall what every Advent?
A goat
Seven
In Norway, what do people hide on Christmas Eve?
Their brooms
Eight
A traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper contains how many courses?
Twelve. One for each of the apostles.
Nine
Bolivians bring what animal to Christmas Eve mass?
Roosters
Ten
What country’s version of Santa Claus is Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost?
Russia
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The Nerdy Round
One
In Lithuania, what is celebrated on December 24th?
Kūčios
(pronounced koo-tchos)
(pronounced koo-tchos)
Two
Poinsettias are the national emblem of what nation?
Madagascar
Three
In 1974, KFC ran an ad campaign in what country with the slogan “Kentucky for Christmas”?
Japan. Fried Chicken is often eaten there on Christmas Day.
Four
In Iceland, what is the name for the 13 troll-like characters that come out to play before Christmas?
The Yule Lads
Five
In what country do they ride roller skates to church on Christmas Eve?
Venezuela
Six
In Columbia, the Immaculate Conception is celebrated with what?
Día de las Velitas or the Day of Little Candles
Seven
Pope Julius I declared December 25 to be Christmas Day in what year?
350 AD
Eight
What are the names of the Three Wise men?
Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar
Nine
Fruitcake originated in what ancient country?
Egypt. It was considered essential for the afterlife.
Ten
Who made Christmas illegal in England from 1647 to 1660?
Oliver Cromwell the original Grinch
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