Winter Holiday Trivia (Worldwide) Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?

A. 8 nights

B. 9 nights

C. 7 nights

2 How many core principles are celebrated during Kwanzaa?

A. 5

B. 9

C. 7

3 In Sweden’s St. Lucia Day processions, what do participants portraying Lucia traditionally wear on their heads?

A. A pointed star hat

B. A fur-lined cap

C. A wreath crowned with candles

4 Which unusual Christmas custom is widely observed in Japan?

A. Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken

B. Sharing a hot pot with mochi rice cakes

C. Eating sushi decorated with gold leaf

5 Mexico’s Las Posadas traditions reenact which biblical journey?

A. Mary and Joseph seeking lodging in Bethlehem

B. The Magi following the star to Bethlehem

C. The Holy Family’s flight into Egypt

6 What is a traditional German Christmas market called?

A. Weihnachtsmarkt

B. Abendmesse

C. Wintergarten

7 In Icelandic folklore, how many Yule Lads visit children in the days before Christmas?

A. 12

B. 13

C. 24

8 On which date do many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar?

A. December 25

B. January 1

C. January 7

9 In Italian tradition, who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany (January 6)?

A. Babbo Natale

B. La Befana

C. Il folletto di neve

10 During Scotland’s Hogmanay first-footing tradition, which item is commonly brought by the first visitor for good luck?

A. A lump of coal

B. Oatcakes

C. A sprig of holly

11 The Philippines’ Giant Lantern Festival, featuring enormous parol lanterns, is held in which city?

A. Davao City

B. San Fernando (Pampanga)

C. Cebu City

12 In Ukrainian Christmas decorations, which unusual motif is believed to bring good luck and prosperity?

A. Chili peppers

B. Spider webs

C. Pineapples

13 Spain’s massive December 22 holiday lottery is popularly known by which nickname?

A. La Nieve

B. La Estrella

C. El Gordo

14 Which oil-fried treat is especially popular in Israel during Hanukkah?

A. Knish

B. Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts)

C. Hamantaschen

15 What is the origin of the Norwegian custom of hiding brooms on Christmas Eve?

A. To symbolize a clean start to the New Year

B. To ensure no sweeping disturbs the household spirits

C. To stop witches and evil spirits from stealing them to ride