Christmas Foods Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which spirit is commonly used to “feed” a British Christmas cake to keep it moist and flavorful?

A. Brandy

B. Tequila

C. Gin

2 In Victorian England, which bird was the centerpiece of many traditional Christmas dinners?

A. Pheasant

B. Turkey

C. Goose

3 Which sauce is traditionally served with roast turkey on many American Christmas tables?

A. Hollandaise sauce

B. Cranberry sauce

C. Marinara sauce

4 Italy’s Feast of the Seven Fishes is most commonly enjoyed on which day?

A. New Year’s Eve

B. Christmas Eve

C. Epiphany (January 6)

5 German Stollen is best described as which type of festive food?

A. A rich fruit bread often filled with marzipan and dusted with sugar

B. Soft cheese

C. Spiced sausage

6 What is the classic flavor of a traditional candy cane?

A. Lemon

B. Cinnamon

C. Peppermint

7 Which holiday dessert is traditionally doused in warm brandy and set alight at the table?

A. Rice pudding

B. Christmas pudding (plum pudding)

C. Bread pudding

8 The Yule log dessert is a rolled sponge cake decorated to look like a log. What is its French name?

A. Galette des Rois

B. Croquembouche

C. Bûche de Noël

9 Swedish Lussekatter buns, served around St. Lucia’s Day, owe their golden color to which spice?

A. Vanilla

B. Nutmeg

C. Saffron

10 What is the traditional warm Mexican Christmas fruit punch called?

A. Atole

B. Horchata

C. Ponche navideño

11 Which British treat, filled with dried fruit and warming spices, is a staple of Christmas festivities?

A. Sausage rolls

B. Mince pies

C. Custard tarts

12 In Japan, the popular Christmas cake is a light sponge topped with whipped cream and which fruit?

A. Bananas

B. Strawberries

C. Blueberries

13 At the Polish Christmas Eve dinner (Wigilia), which fish is traditionally served as a main dish?

A. Carp

B. Salmon

C. Herring

14 Spanish turrón, a classic Christmas sweet, is a type of nougat primarily made with which nut?

A. Pistachios

B. Almonds

C. Peanuts

15 Italian panettone, enjoyed at Christmas, traditionally contains what mix-ins?

A. Olives and rosemary

B. Chocolate ganache and caramel layers

C. Candied fruit and raisins