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What was the original language of early carols?
What was the original language of early carols?
- Swedish
- German
- Latin (correct)
- English
What is the traditional material for making the Yule Goat in Sweden?
What is the traditional material for making the Yule Goat in Sweden?
- Wood
- Clay
- Straw (correct)
- Metal
What happened to the first Gävle Goat in 1966?
What happened to the first Gävle Goat in 1966?
- It was stolen
- It was dismantled
- It collapsed
- It was burnt down (correct)
When does the Krampus traditionally come into town?
When does the Krampus traditionally come into town?
What is the main role of the Krampus in the Christmas tradition?
What is the main role of the Krampus in the Christmas tradition?
What was Christmas pudding originally called when it was first made in the 1300s?
What was Christmas pudding originally called when it was first made in the 1300s?
What changes were made to Christmas pudding by the late 1500s to make it more like the pudding we know today?
What changes were made to Christmas pudding by the late 1500s to make it more like the pudding we know today?
What does the word 'carol' mean?
What does the word 'carol' mean?
When were the first Christmas carols sung?
When were the first Christmas carols sung?
When was the first Christmas hymn believed to have been sung?
When was the first Christmas hymn believed to have been sung?
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Study Notes
Christmas Traditions Around the World
- Christmas pudding originated in 1300s England, made with beef or mutton, and evolved into the familiar pudding with eggs, breadcrumbs, spirits, and plums by the late 1500s.
- Christmas carols have pagan origins, with the word "carol" meaning to sing with praise and joy. They were initially sung year-round and transitioned to being associated with Christmas.
- The first Christmas hymn, "Angel’s Hymn," was sung in 129 CE, and early carols were written in Latin before transitioning to languages people could understand in the 1200s.
- The Yule Goat is a Swedish Christmas tradition originally serving as a helper animal for Santa Claus, with straw models still popular. Gävle built a 13-meter tall straw goat in 1966, which has been destroyed 35 times out of the last 50 years.
- The Krampus, with twisted horns and a distorted face, punishes naughty children in Germany and surrounding countries on the 5th of December, while Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children.
- Christmas traditions are diverse across the world, with each country having its unique ways of celebrating the winter period.
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