Worldwide Christmas Traditions Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In which country do mischievous Christmas figures known as the Yule Lads visit children in the days before Christmas?

A. Iceland

B. Norway

C. Scotland

2 Which country famously enjoys KFC as a popular Christmas meal tradition?

A. South Korea

B. Thailand

C. Japan

3 What is the Mexican tradition called that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging from December 16 to 24?

A. La Tomatina

B. Las Posadas

C. Inti Raymi

4 In which country is the giant straw “Gävle Goat” erected each Advent season?

A. Finland

B. Sweden

C. Denmark

5 La Befana, a kindly witch who brings gifts on Epiphany, is a Christmas tradition in which country?

A. Greece

B. Spain

C. Italy

6 What is the Filipino series of pre-dawn Masses leading up to Christmas known as?

A. Simbang Gabi

B. Noche Buena

C. Sinulog

7 In Catalonia, what is the festive log that “poops” presents when children sing and tap it?

A. Tió de Nadal (Caga Tió)

B. Krampus

C. Zwarte Piet

8 The door-to-door costumed caroling tradition called Julebukking is associated with which country?

A. Germany

B. Norway

C. Netherlands

9 In Ukraine, which ornament is often hung on Christmas trees for good luck?

A. Spider web

B. Sunflower garland

C. Horseshoe

10 What traditional warm drink is famously served at German Christmas markets?

A. Sake

B. Glühwein (mulled wine)

C. Horchata

11 Which country celebrates Sinterklaas on December 5, with children leaving shoes out for gifts?

A. Netherlands

B. Belgium

C. Austria

12 What is the fearsome feline of Icelandic folklore that is said to eat those without new clothes by Christmas?

A. Jólakötturinn (Yule Cat)

B. Nisse

C. Belsnickel

13 In which country is it common to celebrate Christmas with beach gatherings and even surfing in Santa hats?

A. Australia

B. Portugal

C. Canada

14 The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve culinary tradition most associated with which heritage?

A. Italy

B. Greece

C. Portugal

15 What is the traditional meatless Polish Christmas Eve supper called?

A. Tapas

B. Smörgåsbord

C. Wigilia