Christmas Eve Traditions Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In Italian-American households, what is the traditional seafood-centric meal served on Christmas Eve called?

A. La Befana Supper

B. Feast of San Gennaro

C. Feast of the Seven Fishes

2 During Wigilia, the Polish Christmas Eve supper, families traditionally break and share which thin wafer?

A. Oplatek (Christmas wafer)

B. Matzo

C. Piernik (gingerbread)

3 In many Spanish-speaking countries, what does 'Nochebuena' refer to?

A. The Epiphany gift exchange on January 6

B. The New Year’s Eve fireworks

C. The Christmas Eve celebration and feast

4 Which organization famously tracks Santa's journey every Christmas Eve?

A. NORAD

B. UNESCO

C. The FAA

5 What is Iceland’s Jólabókaflóð, often celebrated on Christmas Eve?

A. A candle-lighting ritual

B. A parade of lanterns along the seaside

C. A tradition of giving books and reading them that night

6 In Germany and Austria, the Christmas Eve gift-giving ritual is called what?

A. Oktoberfest

B. Bescherung

C. Lichtmess

7 The lavish holiday smorgasbord many Swedish families enjoy on Christmas Eve is known as what?

A. Fika

B. Smørrebrød

C. Julbord

8 Placing a candle in the window on Christmas Eve in Ireland traditionally symbolizes what?

A. A welcome to Mary and Joseph (and travelers) seeking shelter

B. A countdown marker for New Year’s Day

C. A signal to carolers to stop by

9 In Japan, which food is famously popular for Christmas Eve dinner?

A. Tonkotsu ramen

B. Kentucky Fried Chicken

C. Sushi platters

10 In the Philippines, the festive meal shared after Christmas Eve’s late-night Mass is called what?

A. Fiesta de Flores

B. Pasko Cena

C. Noche Buena

11 Which fish is a classic centerpiece of many Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) dinners?

A. Cod

B. Carp

C. Salmon

12 The Declaration of Christmas Peace, read at noon every Christmas Eve, is a tradition of which Finnish city?

A. Turku

B. Rovaniemi

C. Helsinki

13 What French dessert shaped like a log is often enjoyed around Christmas, including Christmas Eve?

A. Crème brûlée

B. Bûche de Noël

C. Tarte Tatin

14 In the Ukrainian Christmas Eve Holy Supper (Sviata Vecheria), how many meatless dishes are traditionally served to represent the apostles?

A. Twelve

B. Seven

C. Nine

15 In Norway, who is traditionally said to bring gifts on Christmas Eve?

A. Julenissen, the Christmas gnome

B. The Easter Bilby

C. La Befana