Christmas Markets Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Which German city hosts the Christkindlesmarkt where the Christkind gives an opening prologue from the Church of Our Lady balcony?

A. Munich

B. Hamburg

C. Nuremberg

2 The Dresden Striezelmarkt is named after and celebrates which traditional Christmas cake?

A. Linzer torte

B. Stollen (Christstollen)

C. Sachertorte

3 Strasbourg’s historic market is often billed as what?

A. The Capital of Christmas

B. The Gingerbread Capital

C. Santa’s Gateway

4 At German-speaking markets, hot spiced wine is commonly called what?

A. Limoncello

B. Sangria

C. Glühwein

5 Which capital city hosts a renowned Advent market on Vörösmarty Square?

A. Prague

B. Warsaw

C. Budapest

6 What are the traditional German wooden incense-burning figures often sold at Christmas markets?

A. Caganers

B. Räuchermännchen

C. Nutcrackers

7 Tivoli Gardens turns into a glittering Christmas market with rides and decorations in which city?

A. Copenhagen

B. Helsinki

C. Oslo

8 What is the famous spiced gingerbread from Nuremberg sold at many stalls?

A. Poffertjes

B. Panettone

C. Lebkuchen

9 At Prague’s markets, which spiral “chimney” pastry is commonly sold warm and rolled in sugar?

A. Cannoli

B. Trdelník (chimney cake)

C. Churros

10 Which UK city is famous for a large German-style market often branded the Frankfurt Christmas Market?

A. Edinburgh

B. Bath

C. Birmingham

11 At Alpine-style stalls, what dish involves scraping melted cheese over potatoes, pickles, and charcuterie?

A. Raclette

B. Pierogi

C. Paella

12 Alongside Glühwein, which warm spiced fruit punch is a staple at Vienna’s Christmas markets?

A. Mate

B. Punsch

C. Caipirinha

13 Which Baltic capital’s Town Hall Square hosts a cozy Christmas market often praised for its real tree?

A. Riga

B. Vilnius

C. Tallinn

14 The multi-tiered wooden Christmas pyramid (Weihnachtspyramide) originates from which German region?

A. Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge)

B. Rhine Valley

C. Black Forest

15 Who traditionally delivers the opening prologue to launch Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt?

A. Santa Claus

B. The Christkind

C. The city mayor