Christmas Quiz
Ewa Rogalska-Kubis
group 4
Answer these questions concerning Christmas traditions around the world.
What is the other name for the Second Day of Christmas?
- Christmas Day
- Kickboxing Day
- Boxing Day
- Gift-giving Day
What is placed under the Christmas tree?
- gifts
- plates with food
- Christmas decorations
- candles
Who is believed to deliver the Christmas gifts in Poland?
- Three Magi
- Santa's helpers
- Baby Jesus
- Santa Claus
What is the traditional Christmas pudding made of?
- milk and sugar
- dried fruits, nuts and suet
- mashed potatoes
- rice and fish
What colour/pattern can we find on a traditional candy cane?
- black and yellow stripes
- red and white dots
- red and white stripes
- blue and pink dots
What tree is most commonl used as a Christmas tree?
- birch
- spruce
- willow
- maple
What flower is the symbol of Christmas?
- rose
- tulip
- poinsettia
- pelargonium
Which of these dishes is a traditional Christmas Eve dish in Poland?
- stuffed goose
- roast beef with potatoes
- cabbage stew with mushrooms
- potato pancakes
What is the term 'yule' associated with?
- pre-christian solstice festival
- Finnish dish, traditionally eaten during Christmas
- traditional Christmas tree ornament from Spain
- the tradition of putting an additional, empty plate on the table
Which characters are not included in a traditional Nativity scene?
- Four Wise Men
- Baby Jesus
- shepherds
- Joseph and Mary
A meringue dessert called Pavlova is a traditional Christmas dish in:
- Russia
- United States
- Australia
- Israel
What is julbord?
- Danish name for Christmas sock
- Finnish name for Christmas tree
- buffet-style meal served during Christmas time in Sweden
- Swedish Christmas dish, similar to meatballs
What is glögg?
- spiced beer
- non-alcoholic drink, consisting of fruit juices
- clove-flavoured vodka drink
- mulled and spiced wine
When do the Twelve Days of Christmas start?
- on the 12th of December
- on the 24th of December
- on the 25th of December
- on the 6th of January
Which of these is not the name for the star that is said to have guided the Wise Men to the place where Jesus was born?
- Star of Bethelehem
- Christmas Star
- Guiding Star
- Jesus Star
In which city in Philippines is the Christmas day also the beginning of a Film Festival?
- Quezon City
- Cagayan de Oro
- Manila
- Cotabato
In which country Viejo Pascuero delivers the Christmas presents?
- Chile
- Brazil
- Ecuador
- Argentina
When is Queen's Christmas message broadcast in Australia?
- at 6pm on Christmas evening
- at 8pm on Christmas evening
- at 10am on Christmas Day
- at 6pm on Christmas Eve
What is 'opłatek'?
- a lump of hay placed under the tablecloth
- compote made of dry fruits
- a thin wafer with a holy picture pressed into it
- poppy seed cake
What is 'nabadi'?
- sheepskin cap worn by the equivalent of Santa Claus in Georgia
- sheepskin boots worn by the equivalent of Santa Claus in Romania
- fur cloak worn by the equivalent of Santa Claus in Romania
- fur cloak worn by the equivalent of Santa Claus in Georgia