CHRISTMAS TRIVIA QUIZ - 30 Christmas General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers Pub Quiz

CHRISTMAS TRIVIA QUIZ - Christmas General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers Pub Quiz

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1. True or false? The modern image of Santa Claus was created by Pepsi Co.
False. It was created by Coca-Cola!

2. Who’s birth does Christmas celebrate? Where was the place of birth?
Jesus Christ; Bethlehem

3. Where did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees come from?
Germany (16th century)

4. The oldest known Christmas Carol is “Adeste Fideles”, which dates back to the 13th century. What do we know it as today in English?
O Come All Ye Faithful

5. What do Japanese eat during Christmas?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)

6. “Jingle Bells”, composed by James Lord Pierpont, was originally not written for Christmas. Which holiday was it originally composed for?
Thanksgiving

7. Where did the legend of the mistletoe come from?
Norse Mythology

8. What did “my true love” give to me on the first and last day of Christmas?
1st day: Partridge in a pear tree
12th day: 12 Drummers drumming

9. Which countries decorate their Christmas trees with spider’s web to symbolize good luck and prosperity?
Ukraine, Poland, Germany

10. True or false? Poinsettias were introduced to the U.S. by Mr. Poinsett in the 19th century.
True! He brought it in from Mexico.

11. In Alpine folklore, Saint Nicholas has a companion that punishes naughty children. Who is this character?
Krampus

12. The tallest Christmas tree is a Douglas Fir displayed in Seattle in 1950. Take a guess on approximately how tall this tree is!
221 feet or 67.36 meters

13. Which country has the tradition of exchanging books on Christmas Eve?
Iceland

14. In the 12 days of Christmas, who or what is “partridge in a pear tree” supposed to symbolize?
Jesus, whose birthday is on the 1st day of Christmas.

15. True or false? Christmas falls in the summer season in Australia.
True. Beach and barbecues are common during Christmas for them!

16. The Yule log tradition originally involves burning a log to celebrate winter solstice. Where did this tradition originate from?
Scandinavia

17. Who produced the “The Nutcracker Ballet” in 1892?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

18. True or false? World’s tallest snowman stood no more than 50 feet!
False. Tallest record so far is ~125 feet or ~38 meters.

19. Sweden and other Nordic countries have an interesting Christmas tradition of watching cartoons of this Disney character. Any guesses as to which character?
Donald Duck

20. What did the first artificial Christmas tree in 19th century Germany use for its leaves?
Goose feathers dyed green

21. In Mexico, the holiday season is celebrated with a series of plays reenacting Mary & Joseph’s search for a place to stay. What is this holiday called?
Las Posadas

22. Which country’s Santa Claus rides on a Yule goat or a Joulupukki?
Finland

23. True or false? Rudolph the red nosed reindeer was created by Coca Cola in 1939.
False. It was created by department store Montgomery Ward in 1939.

24. What was the ceasefire during World War I on Christmas Eve on the Western Front called?
The Christmas Truce

25. Santa Claus was said to be inspired by Saint Nicholas, a 4th century bishop known for his generosity and kindness. What city/country did he come from?
City of Myra, Modern day Turkey (Then part of the Roman Empire)

26. In Spain, Christmas is celebrated until January 6th. What is this last day of Christmas called?
Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day

27. In 1882 Edward Johnson (a close associate of Thomas Edison) strung together 80 coloured bulbs to create the first Christmas lights. What colors did he use?
Red, Blue, White

28. In South Africa, it is common for families to celebrate Christmas “Braai”. What kind of event is this?
A barbecue

29. The largest secret Santa involved over 210,000 participants in 2014. Which social media platform was used to create this event?
RedditGifts was used to match Reddit users with one another.

30. The tradition of Wassailing (on twelfth night of Christmas) involves singing and dancing in front of trees to “wake” them up for harvest. What type of trees do they usually sing and dance to?
Cider Apple Trees

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