Christmas Traditions Trivia Trivia Quiz

1 In which country is eating KFC a popular Christmas tradition?

A. Thailand

B. Japan

C. South Korea

2 During Las Posadas in Mexico, what event is reenacted over nine nights?

A. The shepherds traveling to Bethlehem

B. The Three Kings presenting gifts

C. The search for lodging by Mary and Joseph

3 In Sweden, the December 13 celebration honors which figure associated with light?

A. St. Nicholas

B. St. Stephen

C. St. Lucia

4 What items are typically found inside a traditional British Christmas cracker?

A. Chocolate coins

B. Dried fruit and nuts

C. A paper crown, a small toy, and a joke

5 A German Advent wreath traditionally holds how many candles to mark the Sundays before Christmas?

A. Six

B. Three

C. Four

6 Which Milanese Christmas bread, studded with candied citrus and raisins, is a holiday staple in Italy?

A. Panettone

B. Kugelhopf

C. Colomba di Pasqua

7 In Iceland, what do children leave on the windowsill for the Yule Lads to fill?

A. Shoes

B. Wooden clogs

C. Stockings

8 The Filipino parol is a Christmas lantern traditionally shaped like what?

A. A snowflake

B. A bell

C. A star

9 In Ukraine, decorating Christmas trees with spider webs is believed to bring what?

A. A bountiful harvest

B. Good luck and prosperity

C. Protection from winter storms

10 What is the Catalan log that children 'beat' so it gives sweets during Christmas?

A. Roscón de Reyes

B. Belén

C. Tió de Nadal (Caga Tió)

11 Which city is famous for the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center?

A. Boston

B. New York City

C. Chicago

12 In Norway, which household item is traditionally hidden on Christmas Eve to ward off witches?

A. Mirrors

B. Brooms

C. Scissors

13 On which date do many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar?

A. December 26

B. January 7

C. January 1