Christmas Trivia Quiz

What country is credited with the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

• France

• Italy

• China

• Germany

In what year was the first recorded Christmas celebration?

• 336 AD

• 200 AD

• 500 AD

• 100 BC

Which popular Christmas song begins with the lyrics 'Chestnuts roasting on an open fire'?

• Silent Night

• The Christmas Song

• Frosty the Snowman

• Jingle Bells

Name the actor who played the lead role in the movie 'Home Alone'?

• Macaulay Culkin

• Daniel Radcliffe

• Elijah Wood

• Leonardo DiCaprio

What is the traditional Christmas dish in England?

• Sushi and sashimi

• Tacos and guacamole

• Spaghetti and meatballs

• Roast turkey with stuffing and vegetables

Which country is known for the tradition of the 'Yule Lads' who are said to visit children in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas?

• Antarctica

• Greenland

• Iceland

• Norway

What is the origin of the candy cane?

• German choirmaster creating it in the shape of a shepherd's crook

• Created by a famous chef as a dessert garnish

• Originally a tool used by shepherds in ancient Rome

• Invented by a dentist in the 1800s

Which famous Christmas movie features a character named Ebenezer Scrooge?

• The Grinch

• Home Alone

• A Christmas Carol

• Elf

What is the traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner called?

• La Vigilia

• Tiramisu

• Spaghetti Carbonara

• Pasta Primavera

In what year did the first televised Christmas special air?

• 1939

• 1955

• 2000

• 1920