Christmas Trivia Quiz: Classic Christmas Traditions and History

Get ready to test your Christmas knowledge and perhaps learn something new about the holiday seasonโ€™s magic! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŽ…

Christmas Trivia Quiz: Classic Christmas Traditions and History

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Christmas is one of the most cherished holidays around the world, celebrated with unique customs, heartwarming traditions, and historical roots that make it special. This quiz delves into various aspects of Christmas, from its traditional practices and historical milestones to popular symbols and songs.

Discover how much you know about the origins of Christmas customs, the history behind Santa Claus, and the unique ways people around the world celebrate this festive season.

Get ready to test your Christmas knowledge and perhaps learn something new about the holiday season’s magic!

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
United StatesGermanyFranceUnited Kingdom
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Apple CiderHot ChocolateEggnogMulled Wine
Who brought โ€œChristmas Treesโ€ to the United States?
Irish SettlersBritish SettlersGerman SettlersDutch Settlers
In โ€œThe Twelve Days of Christmas,โ€ what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five Golden RingsSeven Swans a-SwimmingSix Geese a-LayingFour Calling Birds
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in an advertisement?
WalmartCoca-ColaMacyโ€™sKmart
What is the name of the Grinchโ€™s dog in the Dr. Seuss classic โ€œHow the Grinch Stole Christmasโ€?
CharlieRexSpotMax
In what year did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?
1890186018801870
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Lonely This ChristmasHolly Jolly ChristmasJingle BellsJingle Bell Rock
Whatโ€™s traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A ribbonA coinA berryA nut
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hatA pair of mittensA snowflakeA scarf
Where did eggnog originate?
FranceEnglandUnited StatesScotland
What movie is the character Kevin McCallister from?
Home AloneThe GrinchThe Santa ClauseElf
Who tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing all the presents in Whoville?
The GrinchThe Snow MiserJack FrostEbenezer Scrooge
How many reindeer does Santa have?
EightTenElevenNine
What plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas?
IvyHollyMistletoePine

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