Festive Food Around the World Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Panettone, a tall fruit-studded Christmas bread, originates from which country?

A. Spain

B. Italy

C. France

2 Mooncakes are most closely associated with which traditional Chinese festival?

A. Mid-Autumn Festival

B. Dragon Boat Festival

C. Qingming Festival

3 During Lunar New Year, what do dumplings (jiaozi) traditionally symbolize?

A. Long life

B. Love and fidelity

C. Wealth and prosperity

4 Which German Christmas treat is a fruit bread dusted with powdered sugar, sometimes called 'Christstollen'?

A. Pandoro

B. Stollen

C. Pulla

5 In Japan, what fast-food meal has become a popular Christmas tradition since the 1970s?

A. A steaming bowl of ramen

B. KFC fried chicken

C. A sushi platter

6 What surprise is traditionally hidden inside Mexico’s Rosca de Reyes, eaten on Epiphany?

A. A silver coin

B. A clove-studded orange

C. A small figurine of the baby Jesus

7 Which saffron-flavored buns are eaten in Sweden on St. Lucia’s Day?

A. Lussekatter

B. Kanelbullar

C. Kringle

8 Which sweet treat fried in oil is commonly enjoyed during Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the oil?

A. Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts)

B. Rugelach

C. Hamantaschen

9 In the UK, which liquor is traditionally poured over Christmas pudding before flaming it?

A. Gin

B. Brandy

C. Tequila

10 What is the Greek New Year’s cake that has a lucky coin baked inside?

A. Vasilopita

B. Kataifi

C. Baklava

11 Which Spanish confection made from almonds and honey is a Christmas favorite?

A. Churros

B. Turrón

C. Mazapán

12 At Poland’s traditional Christmas Eve dinner (Wigilia), which fish is commonly served?

A. Carp

B. Salmon

C. Cod

13 For Diwali in India, which bite-sized sweet made from chickpea flour and ghee is widely shared?

A. Mochi

B. Baklava

C. Laddoo (besan ladoo)

14 Which Italian Christmas cake is tall, star-shaped, and often dusted with powdered sugar?

A. Panforte

B. Panettone

C. Pandoro

15 Which Filipino rice cake, often enjoyed after Simbang Gabi, is a Christmas staple?

A. Bibingka

B. Lumpia

C. Halo-halo