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Christmas Traditions Around the World
Just ten questions about the Christmas season and its celebration all over the world.
Quiz Number: 1852
Date Submitted: 2007-12-04 21:12:04
Quiz Categories: World Culture
Quiz Type: General Quiz
Author: lmcubs
Average Score: 63.6 percent
Times Taken: 22 times
Taken by Registered Users: 10

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1. According to legend, the Christmas tree was first used in which European country?
  A.   Wales
  B.   Germany
  C.   Scotland
  D.   England


2. La Befana is an old lady on a broomstick who visits naughty children in what country?
  A.   Norway
  B.   Spain
  C.   India
  D.   Italy


3. Who gives coal to naughty Dutch children?
  A.   Black Peter
  B.   Sinter Klaas
  C.   St. Gabriel
  D.   Hokkeitma


4. How many candles are in an Advent Wreath?
  A.   4 candles
  B.   3 candles
  C.   2 candles
  D.   0 candles


5. In what country does the eldest daughter dress as the Lucia Bride?
  A.   Portugal
  B.   Sicily
  C.   Sweden
  D.   Denmark


6. In many countries, December 6th is called what?
  A.   Epiphany
  B.   Advent
  C.   All Saints' Day
  D.   St. Nicholas Day


7. La Posada starts on December 16th in what country?
  A.   Mexico
  B.   Switzerland
  C.   New Zealand
  D.   Russia


8. Children put out their wooden shoes to be filled with treats in what country?
  A.   Canada
  B.   Australia
  C.   The Netherlands
  D.   Hungary


9. In what country do children sing the Christmas song "Six White Boomers?"
  A.   Canada
  B.   Australia
  C.   The Netherlands
  D.   Hungary


10. December 26th in England is called what?
  A.   St. Peter's Day
  B.   Boxing Day
  C.   Feast of the 3 Kings
  D.   "Laze in Front of the Telly" Day
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