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Which country is the largest exporter of natural Christmas trees in Europe?
Which country is the largest exporter of natural Christmas trees in Europe?
What traditional Christmas dinner does Scrooge have in Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol'?
What traditional Christmas dinner does Scrooge have in Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol'?
What is the main color of the berries of the mistletoe plant?
What is the main color of the berries of the mistletoe plant?
Which saint's day is celebrated on December 26th?
Which saint's day is celebrated on December 26th?
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In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
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How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Spanish?
How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Spanish?
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Which reindeer's name means 'thunder'?
Which reindeer's name means 'thunder'?
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What is the tradition of filling children's clogs with candy?
What is the tradition of filling children's clogs with candy?
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Which of these gifts did the three wise men give Jesus?
Which of these gifts did the three wise men give Jesus?
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The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally ends on January 6th.
The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally ends on January 6th.
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What is the color of Santa Claus's original suit?
What is the color of Santa Claus's original suit?
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The famous __________ is a gift to London from Oslo, Norway.
The famous __________ is a gift to London from Oslo, Norway.
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Match the Christmas-related items to their descriptions:
Match the Christmas-related items to their descriptions:
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What type of bird is commonly associated with Christmas cards?
What type of bird is commonly associated with Christmas cards?
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La Befana is a Christmas tradition in Italy.
La Befana is a Christmas tradition in Italy.
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How many ghosts visit Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?
How many ghosts visit Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?
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Study Notes
Christmas Traditions and Facts
- The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally ends on January 6th.
- The first reindeer alphabetically in Santa's team is Blitzen.
- Oslo, Norway gives London the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree annually, since 1947.
- People born on Christmas Day are typically a Capricorn.
- Mistletoe, originally mistaltan, translates to "dung on a stick" from the Anglo-Saxon word "tan".
- "Merry Christmas" in Spanish is "Feliz Navidad".
- Denmark is Europe's largest exporter of natural Christmas trees.
- Elves usually have bells on their shoes.
- Santa Claus originally wore a tan suit before the iconic red one.
- Robins commonly appear on Christmas cards.
- The three wise men gifted Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Small, inexpensive gifts are called stocking fillers.
- Donner (or Donder) is the reindeer whose name means "thunder".
- Saint Nicholas was born in modern-day Turkey.
- Mistletoe berries are primarily white.
- England is credited with creating eggnog.
- The last day of Advent is December 24th.
- Four ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol".
- Scrooge's Christmas dinner in "A Christmas Carol" is gruel.
- Italy (La Befana) is known for its tradition of a witch delivering presents.
- Saint Stephen's Day is celebrated on December 26th.
- Christmas Island is in the Indian Ocean.
- The King's speech on Christmas Day is usually broadcast at 3pm.
- The word "Christmas" is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
- The Netherlands has a tradition of filling children's clogs with candy.
- The Rubik's Cube, a popular 1980s toy, was invented by a Budapest architect to teach spatial awareness.
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Test your knowledge of Christmas traditions and interesting facts with this fun quiz! Learn about the origins of festive customs and trivia related to the holiday season. It's a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and impress your friends with your knowledge!