Santa Claus Around the World Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In which country does the beloved Sinterklaas traditionally arrive by steamboat from Spain each year?

A. The Netherlands

B. Belgium

C. Denmark

2 Joulupukki, the 'Yule Goat' gift-bringer, is most closely associated with which country?

A. Estonia

B. Sweden

C. Finland

3 Ded Moroz ('Grandfather Frost')—often accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka—is most associated with which country?

A. Georgia

B. Bulgaria

C. Russia

4 Père Noël is the name for Santa Claus primarily used in which country?

A. Spain

B. Italy

C. France

5 In which country is the Christmas gift-bringer known as the Weihnachtsmann?

A. Norway

B. Austria

C. Germany

6 In Italy, which figure traditionally brings gifts to children on Epiphany (January 6)?

A. La Befana

B. Krampus

C. Babbo Natale

7 Julenissen, a gnome-like gift-bringer linked to barn-dwelling nisse, is a tradition in which country?

A. Denmark

B. Norway

C. Iceland

8 In which country do many children receive their main gifts from the Three Kings on January 6 rather than from Santa on December 25?

A. Spain

B. Ireland

C. Poland

9 What are the mischievous gift-bringers of Iceland called, who visit on the nights leading up to Christmas?

A. The Snow Spirits

B. The Holly Brothers

C. The Yule Lads

10 Hoteiosho, a jolly, monk-like figure sometimes considered a Santa analogue, appears in the folklore of which country?

A. Tengu

B. Daruma

C. Japan (Hoteiosho)

11 In which country is Santa Claus commonly called Papai Noel?

A. Argentina

B. Chile

C. Brazil

12 In Dutch tradition, who traditionally accompanies Sinterklaas during festivities?

A. Knecht Ruprecht

B. Krampus

C. Piet (Zwarte Piet)

13 Which horned, folkloric figure is said to accompany St. Nicholas in Austria and parts of Central Europe?

A. Krampus

B. Perchta

C. Belsnickel

14 Where is the Christkind—rather than Santa Claus—traditionally the main Christmas gift-bringer?

A. Austria

B. Portugal

C. Scotland

15 In the United Kingdom, Santa Claus is traditionally known by what name?

A. Old Saint Joe

B. Father Christmas

C. Winter Wizard