Christmas Candy Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 When candy canes were first handed out in churches and at Christmas markets, what color were they originally?

A. Red-and-white striped

B. Green-and-red striped

C. Pure white

2 Which holiday confection is known for its thin, wavy folds that look like rippling ribbons?

A. Peanut brittle

B. Saltwater taffy

C. Ribbon candy

3 Classic peppermint bark typically consists of what?

A. A layer of dark or milk chocolate topped with white chocolate and crushed candy canes

B. Milk chocolate mixed with nougat and caramel

C. White chocolate filled with marshmallow fluff and graham cracker crumbs

4 Historically, what were 'sugar plums' that danced in holiday lore?

A. Dried plums rolled in powdered sugar

B. Small comfits—spiced seeds or nuts coated in layers of sugar

C. Plum-shaped balls of marzipan dyed purple

5 Marzipan, a favorite in many Christmas confections, is primarily made from which nut?

A. Almonds

B. Hazelnuts

C. Pistachios

6 In the UK and Ireland, a Christmas 'selection box' is best described as what?

A. A kit for building a candy cane decoration

B. A box of candied citrus peels only

C. An assortment box of chocolate bars and sweets

7 To make hard Christmas candies like candy canes and lollipops, sugar syrup is cooked to which stage?

A. Firm-ball stage

B. Soft-ball stage

C. Hard-crack stage

8 Marrons glacés, a seasonal treat in France and Italy, are what?

A. Candied chestnuts

B. Candied almonds

C. Candied figs

9 The curved 'J' shape of a candy cane is most commonly said to resemble which traditional symbol?

A. A candy maker's hook

B. A musical note

C. A shepherd's crook

10 What is the classic flavor associated with red-and-white striped candy canes in North America?

A. Wintergreen

B. Peppermint

C. Cinnamon

11 The holiday tradition of the pink Peppermint Pig, which families crack to share good luck, originated in which U.S. state?

A. Pennsylvania

B. Vermont

C. New York

12 Polkagris, a striped mint stick similar to a candy cane and sold at Christmas, originated in which country?

A. Sweden

B. Norway

C. Denmark

13 Turrón, a nougat enjoyed at Christmastime, is a specialty most associated with which country?

A. Italy

B. Portugal

C. Spain

14 Which German Christmas confection layers gingerbread, fruit jelly, and sometimes marzipan, then coats it in chocolate?

A. Lebkuchenherzen

B. Dominosteine

C. Spekulatius

15 What compound in peppermint oil gives candy canes their signature cooling sensation?

A. Menthol

B. Vanillin

C. Capsaicin