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On which date does the Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally finish?
On which date does the Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally finish?
- December 26th
- January 5th (correct)
- December 31st
- January 1st
Which reindeer's name means 'thunder'?
Which reindeer's name means 'thunder'?
- Rudolph
- Comet
- Donder (correct)
- Blitzen
What is the main color of the berries of the mistletoe plant?
What is the main color of the berries of the mistletoe plant?
- Red
- Green
- Yellow
- White (correct)
In which country is the tradition of a 'witch' delivering presents at Christmas found?
In which country is the tradition of a 'witch' delivering presents at Christmas found?
What gifts did the three wise men bring to Jesus?
What gifts did the three wise men bring to Jesus?
What color suit did Santa Claus originally wear before the iconic red suit?
What color suit did Santa Claus originally wear before the iconic red suit?
How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Spanish?
How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Spanish?
In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
What does the speaker in the first line of the content desire for Christmas?
What does the speaker in the first line of the content desire for Christmas?
In the context of the content, what is suggested by the phrase 'Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?'
In the context of the content, what is suggested by the phrase 'Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?'
What is the significance of mentioning 'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire'?
What is the significance of mentioning 'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire'?
What message is conveyed in the line 'It’s Christmas time there’s no need to be afraid'?
What message is conveyed in the line 'It’s Christmas time there’s no need to be afraid'?
What does the phrase 'Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh' imply about the Christmas experience?
What does the phrase 'Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh' imply about the Christmas experience?
Flashcards
Last day of the Twelve Days of Christmas
Last day of the Twelve Days of Christmas
January 5th
First reindeer alphabetically
First reindeer alphabetically
Blitzen
City that gifts Christmas tree to London
City that gifts Christmas tree to London
Oslo, Norway
Star sign for Christmas Day born
Star sign for Christmas Day born
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Original name for mistletoe & meaning
Original name for mistletoe & meaning
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Merry Christmas in Spanish
Merry Christmas in Spanish
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Europe's largest Christmas tree exporter
Europe's largest Christmas tree exporter
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What do elves wear on their shoes?
What do elves wear on their shoes?
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What is the Christmas spirit?
What is the Christmas spirit?
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What are carols?
What are carols?
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What is the 'Bah Humbug' attitude?
What is the 'Bah Humbug' attitude?
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What is the Christmas Eve tradition?
What is the Christmas Eve tradition?
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What is the meaning of 'The child is a King'?
What is the meaning of 'The child is a King'?
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Study Notes
Christmas Trivia
- The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally end on January 5th.
- Blitzen is the first reindeer alphabetically.
- Oslo, Norway, gifts the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree to London, starting in 1947.
- Capricorns are born on Christmas Day.
- Mistletoe was originally called mistaltan, literally translating to "dung on a stick" from the Anglo-Saxon word for "stick."
- "Merry Christmas" in Spanish is "Feliz Navidad."
- Denmark is Europe's largest natural Christmas tree exporter.
Santa Claus & Christmas Traditions
- Elves typically wear bells on their shoes.
- Santa Claus originally wore a tan suit before the famous red suit.
- Christmas cards often feature robins.
- The gifts the Three Wise Men brought to Jesus were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Small, inexpensive Christmas gifts are called stocking fillers.
- Donner (or Donder) is the reindeer associated with thunder.
- Saint Nicholas was born in Turkey.
- Mistletoe berries are predominantly white.
Christmas in Literature & Culture
- Eggnog is an English creation.
- Advent ends on December 24th.
- Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" features four ghosts visiting Scrooge.
- Scrooge's Christmas dinner in the story is gruel.
- La Befana, an Italian tradition, sees a witch bringing gifts to children.
- Saint Stephen's Day is celebrated on December 26th.
- Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean.
- The King's Christmas speech generally airs at 3 PM.
Christmas Games & Facts
- The word "Christmas" in Scrabble is worth 16 points.
- The tradition of filling children's clogs with candy is from the Netherlands.
- The Rubik's Cube, a popular 1980s toy, was designed by a Hungarian architecture professor to teach spatial awareness.
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Test your knowledge on Christmas trivia and traditions with this fun quiz! Explore fascinating facts about Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas customs from around the world. See how much you really know about this festive season!
