Christmas Trivia Quiz

In which year was the story of Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer published?

• 1839
• 1889
• 1909
• 1939
• 1959

Who came up with the name of Rudolf for the Red Nose Reindeer?

• The author
• The author's daughter
• The author's mother
• The author's son
• The author's wife

In which year did Christian leaders set the date of Christmas Day on 25th December?

• 30BC
• 32AD
• 38AD
• 336AD
• 632AD

Who is thought to have started the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas?

• The inn-keeper

• The shepherds

• Christians

• Mary

• The wise men

The Christmas tree is a German tradition which started around ________?

• 70BC
• 150AD
• 280AD
• 490AD
• 700AD

Which US store is thought to be the first to stay open until midnight on Christmas Eve?

• Hamley's
• Bloomingdale's
• The Disney Store
• Sears
• Macy's

In which century did the shortened from of Christmas, Xmas, become popular?

• 1500s
• 1600s
• 1700s
• 1800s
• 1900s

Which drinks firm played a major role in the image of Father Christmas we imagine today?

• Ansells
• Britvic
• Coca-Cola
• Pepsi
• Robinsons

According to tradition the original Saint Nicholas left the first gift of gold coins in the stocking of three poor girls who needed money ___________?

• for a new dress

• to pay their rent

• to get their hair and make-up done

• to help pay for Christmas dinner

• for their wedding dowries

What is thought to be the largest Christmas gift ever?

• A Boeing 747
• A round-the-world holiday
• Alaska
• An elephant
• The Statue of Liberty