Published: Monday 21st November 2022A free Christmas quiz covering traditions across the World
In which country is the giant straw goat known as the Gavle Goat erected annually; [a] Norway, [b] Finland, [c] Sweden or [d] Iceland?[c] Sweden.
Which fish is often eaten for a Christmas Eve meal across Central Europe; [a] Perch, [b] Carp, [c] Pike or [d] Sturgeon?[b] Carp.
Who was the first US President to put a Christmas tree in the White House; [a] George Washington, [b] Abraham Lincoln, [c] John Adams or [d] Franklin Pierce?[d] Franklin Pierce.
In which country does Belfana the Witch distribute sweets and gifts to children on the eve of January 5th; [a] Spain, [b] Portugal, [c] Greece or [d] Italy?[d] Italy.
What household item is hidden on Christmas Eve in Norway to prevent witches and evil spirits stealing them; [a] Carving Knives, [b] Brooms, [c] Tablecloths or [d] Spoons?[b] Brooms.
Where in the World would you share an Oplatek, a thin wafer with a nativity scene embossed, before Christmas Eve dinner; [a] Poland, [b] Albania, [c] Australia or [d] Austria?[a] Poland.
Who do the children in Syria receive their Christmas gifts from; [a] Mother Christmas, [b] A Shepherd, [c] The Wise Men's Camels or [d] Christmas Angel?[c] The Wise Men's camels.
Where in the World do the children look forward to a Christmas treat of fried caterpillars; [a] South Africa, [b] North Korea, [c] Chile or [d] Samoa?[a] South Africa.
What flower is classed as the Christmas flower in Costa Rica; [a] Carnation, [b] Orchid, [c] Daffodil or [d] Rose?[b] Orchid.
How do children make their way to church on Christmas morning in Caracas, Venezuela; [a] On their father's backs, [b] On Donkeys, [c] On roller skates or [d] On stilts?[c] On roller skates.
How many courses are there in the traditional Ukrainian Christmas dinner; [a] Seven, [b] Nine, [c] Ten or [d] Twelve?[d] Twelve.
How long does the traditional Greenland Christmas dish of Kiviak take to prepare; [a] 7 days, [b] 7 weeks, [c] 7 months or [d] 7 years?[c] 7 months.
Which US President stopped the practice of a Christmas tree in the White House during his tenure due to environmental considerations; [a] Bill Clinton, [b] Teddy Roosevelt, [c] Barack Obama or [d] Donald Trump?[b] Teddy Roosevelt.
Who, according to folklore in Central Europe, comes to punish the naughty children on Christmas Eve;[a] Krampus, [b] Bad Santa, [c] The Devil or [d] Dracula?[a] Krampus.
While in the UK we settle down to watch the monarch's Christmas speech on TV, what do Swedes gather to watch; [a] A Donald Duck cartoon, [b] The Swedish Monarch's speech, [c] A Laurel and Hardy short or [d] A pantomime?[a] A Donald Duck cartoon.
Where might you celebrate Christmas with a meal from KFC; [a] Kentucky, [b] Korea, [c] Vietnam or [d] Japan?[d] Japan.
What did the Germans make the first artificial Christmas tree from; [a] Sea shells, [b] Goose feathers, [c] Gingerbread or [d] Turkey bones?[b] Goose feathers.
Which vegetable is used in Oaxaca, Mexico to carve nativity scenes on December 23rd each year; [a] Potatoes, [b] Radishes, [c] Pumpkins or [d] Turnips?[b] Radishes.
Which 16th Century minister banned Christmas holidays in Scotland [a] John Knox, [b] Martin Luther, [c] Andrew Melville or [d] Andrew Davidson?[a] John Knox.
Which was the first US State to declare Christmas an official holiday; [a] Alaska, [b] Alabama, [c] Arizona or [d] Arkansas?[b]Alabama.
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