70 Christmas Traditions Quiz Questions & Answers (inc. A Picture Round)

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Do you love everything that has to do with Christmas and are looking for a Christmas traditions quiz? You’ve come to the right place!

Each country has its own festive traditions. We all celebrate Christmas in a different way and that’s part of what makes December and the end of the year such a magical time.

In this Christmas traditions around the world quiz, you will discover 7 rounds of questions.

It includes holiday traditions trivia, multiple-choice questions and even a picture quiz!

So, let’s see how many points you can score with these fun questions about Christmas traditions!

Table of Contents

Round 1: Easy Christmas Traditions Trivia questions

How many windows are there in an advent calendar?
Where do you usually hang a Christmas wreath?
How is a Christmas ornament called in British English?
What kind of trees are Christmas trees?
Which sweet pie is traditionally served during the Christmas season in the UK?
On which day can you grab some amazing post-Christmas bargains?
Which one is made of flowers or leaves, a tinsel or a garland?
What are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?
What is Glühwein?
Which colours are Christmas Candy Canes?

Round 1: Easy Christmas Traditions Trivia questions and answers

How many windows are there in an advent calendar? 24
Where do you usually hang a Christmas wreath? On the front door
How is a Christmas ornament called in British English? A Christmas Bauble
What kind of trees are Christmas trees? Evergreen
Which sweet pie is traditionally served during the Christmas season in the UK? Mince pies
On which day can you grab some amazing post-Christmas bargains? Boxing day
Which one is made of flowers or leaves, a tinsel or a garland? A garland
What are you supposed to do under the mistletoe? Kiss
What is Glühwein? Mulled wine
Which colours are Christmas Candy Canes? White and red

Round 2: Easy Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice questions

In the US, what do kids leave for Santa?
1. Gingerbread men and a tea
2. Croissants and mulled wine
3. Cookies and a glass of milk
4. Biscuits and water
Traditionally, on which day are you supposed to hang your stockings?
1. 1st of December
2. 6th of December
3. 10 of December
4. 16th of December
Which vegetable are you supposed to hide in the Christmas tree?
1. Pumpkin
2. Pickle
3. Eggplant
4. Potato
In which country did the Nutcrackers originate?
1. United States
2. England
3. Australia
4. Germany
Which ballet is regarded as the ultimate Christmas ballet?
1. The Nutcracker
2. Don Quixote
3. Giselle
4. Swan Lake
Which item wouldn’t you find in a traditional Christmas cracker?
1. A paper crown
2. A small gift
3. A joke
4. A snack
What is the main ingredient in Christmas buns?
1. Coriander
2. Cloves
3. Cinnamon
4. Cardamon
Which plant / flower is not associated with Christmas?
1. Poinsettia
2. Holly
3. Mistletoe
4. Daffodil
Which one of the following is a traditional Christmas cake in Italy?
1. Pio Quinto
2. Panettone
3. Bûche de Noël
4. Stollen
In Ukraine, each dish of the Christmas dinner is dedicated to one of the Apostles. How many are there?
1. 6
2. 8
3. 10
4. 12

Round 2: Easy Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice questions and answers

In the US, what do kids leave for Santa? Cookies and a glass of milk
Traditionally, on which day are you supposed to hang your stockings? 6th of December (St Nicholas day)
Which vegetable are you supposed to hide in the Christmas tree? Pickle
In which country did the Nutcrackers originate? Germany
Which ballet is regarded as the ultimate Christmas ballet? The Nutcracker
Which item wouldn’t you find in a traditional Christmas cracker? A snack
What is the main ingredient in Christmas buns? Cinnamon
Which plant / flower is not associated with Christmas? Daffodil
Which one of the following is a traditional Christmas cake in Italy? Panettone
In Ukraine, each dish of the Christmas dinner is dedicated to one of the Apostles. How many are there? 12

Round 3: Medium Christmas Traditions Trivia questions

According to the American-Italian tradition, how many fishes are there in the ‘Feast of _____ Fishes’?
In which country did the Gingerbread house tradition start?
What is the name of the type of musical comedy show performed in UK theatres at Christmastime?
What is the most popular Christmas tree topper?
According to the Spanish Christmas tradition, how many kings come for Christmas?
How many grapes do Spanish people eat at midnight on the 31st of December?
Which sweet food is sometimes used to make a DIY garland?
What is the other name given to a Christmas pudding?
In Bridget Jones, what was on Mark Darcy’s Christmas jumper?
Which Christmas drink is also known as ‘milk punch’?

Round 3: Medium Christmas Traditions Trivia questions and answers

According to the American-Italian tradition, how many fishes are there in the ‘Feast of _____ Fishes’? Seven
In which country did the Gingerbread house tradition start? Germany
What is the name of the type of musical comedy show performed in UK theatres at Christmastime? Pantomime
What is the most popular Christmas tree topper? A star
According to the Spanish Christmas tradition, how many kings come for Christmas? Three
How many grapes do Spanish people eat at midnight on the 31st of December? 12
Which sweet food is sometimes used to make a DIY garland? Popcorn
What is the other name given to a Christmas pudding? Plum pudding
In Bridget Jones, what was on Mark Darcy’s Christmas jumper? A reindeer
Which Christmas drink is also known as ‘milk punch’? Eggnog

Round 4: Medium Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice questions

Sinterklaas is a legendary figure based on who?
1. Santa Claus
2. King Henry VIII
3. Saint Nicholas
4. King James I
In which country would you open Christmas Crackers for Christmas?
1. France
2. Morocco
3. Mexico
4. UK
According to the Post Office, what is Santa’s official address?
1. 1 Christmas Street, North Pole
2. 12 Mistletoe Alley, Alaska
3. 123 Elf Road, North Pole
4. 1234 Reindeer Road, Antarctica
Traditionally, what are you supposed to do on Stir-up Sunday?
1. Decorate your tree
2. Sing Christmas carols
3. Make your Christmas pudding
4. Draw your Secret Santa
In which country is Mari Lwyd a Christmas tradition?
1. Romania
2. Czechia
3. Wales
4. Ireland
Which type of food is not eaten in Italy on Christmas eve?
1. Fish
2. Meat
3. Cabbage
4. Cake
What is the traditional Christmas cake in Germany?
1. Stollen
2. Allahabadi cake
3. Bibingka
4. Makowiec
What should you always put in a Christmas Pudding in the UK?
1. A ceramic coin
2. A silver coin
3. A gift
4. A cherry
In Iceland, according to the tradition Jolabokaflod, what do you receive on Christmas eve?
1. A pair of trousers
2. A book
3. Money
4. A board game
In Poland, what are you supposed to break before eating your Christmas eve dinner?
1. Christmas wafer
2. A branch of the Christmas tree
3. A Christmas cracker
4. A plate

Round 4: Medium Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice questions and answers

Sinterklaas is a legendary figure based on who? Saint Nicholas
In which country would you open Christmas Crackers for Christmas? UK
According to the Post Office, what is Santa’s official address? 123 Elf Road North Pole
Traditionally, what are you supposed to do on Stir-up Sunday? Make your Christmas pudding
In which country is Mari Lwyd a Christmas tradition? Wales
Which type of food is not eaten in Italy on Christmas eve? Meat
What is the traditional Christmas cake in Germany? Stollen
What should you always put in a Christmas Pudding in the UK? A silver coin
In Iceland, according to the tradition Jolabokaflod, what do you receive on Christmas eve? A book
In Poland, what are you supposed to break before eating your Christmas eve dinner? Christmas wafer

Round 5: Hard Christmas Traditions Trivia questions

Which book by Bell Chanda and Carol V. Aebersold is about a Christmas tradition?
What is a crèche in France?
What is the traditional Christmas cake in Spain?
What is the 31st of December called in Scotland?
What is the name of the old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve?
What are Kalantas in Greece?
In Norway, what do people hide in their houses to combat the arrival of evil spirits and witches?
“Il est né, le divin enfant” is a classic Christmas carol in which language?
In Finland, which animal is the joulupukki?
In Japan, where do people eat on Christmas day?

Round 5: Hard Christmas Traditions Trivia questions and answers

Which book by Bell Chanda and Carol V. Aebersold is about a Christmas tradition? Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
What is a crèche in France? Nativity Scene
What is the traditional Christmas cake in Spain? Roscón De Reyes (Spanish King’s cake)
What is the 31st of December called in Scotland? Hogmanay
What is the name of the old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve? La Befana
What are Kalantas in Greece? Christmas carols
In Norway, what do people hide in their houses to combat the arrival of evil spirits and witches? A broom
“Il est né, le divin enfant” is a classic Christmas carol in which language? French
In Finland, which animal is the joulupukki? A got
In Japan, where do people eat on Christmas day? KFC

Round 6: Hard Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice Questions

Who was the first Christmas card given to?
1. King James I of England
2. Queen Victoria
3. King Louis XIV of France
4. Julius Caesar
In which country can you see ‘caganers’, nativity figurines of people pooping?
1. France
2. Italy
3. Greece
4. Spain
Why are nutcrackers part of Christmas?
1. They bring good luck and protection to a family and its home
2. They come in handy to open the Christmas presents
3. They are the equivalent of Santa Claus in Latvia
4. They protect Santa and the presents
Which one of the following TV shows didn’t have a Christmas special?
1. Downtown Abbey
2. Doctor Who
3. Peaky Blinders
4. Gavin & Stacey
According to the tradition, at what time is the Queen’s Christmas speech?
1. 10 PM
2. 12 PM
3. 3 PM
4. 8 PM
According to the tradition, in France, what does the Père Fouettard?
1. He brings presents
2. He spanks the naughty children
3. He prepares the Christmas dinner
4. He decorates the Christmas tree
The traditional French christmas cake is called bûche de Noël. What shape is it?
1. A log
2. A cube
3. A crown
4. A mountain
On which day is the Spanish Christmas Lottery drawn?
1. 22nd of December
2. 24th of December
3. 25th of December
4. 31st of December
Which country gifts the Christmas tree displayed on Trafalgar Square in London?
1. Norway
2. Sweden
3. Finland
4. Denmark
When was A Charlie Brown Christmas released?
1. 1955
2. 1965
3. 1975
4. 1985

Round 6: Hard Christmas Traditions Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Who was the first Christmas card given to? King James I of England
In which country can you see ‘caganers’, nativity figurines of people pooping? Spain
Why are nutcrackers part of Christmas? They bring good luck and protection to a family and its home
Which one of the following TV shows didn’t have a Christmas special? Peaky Blinders
According to the tradition, at what time is the Queen’s Christmas speech? 3 PM
According to the tradition, in France, what does the Père Fouettard? He Spanks the naughty children
The traditional French christmas cake is called bûche de Noël. What shape is it? A log
On which day is the Spanish Christmas Lottery drawn? 22nd of December
Which country gifts the Christmas tree displayed on Trafalgar Square in London? Norway
When was A Charlie Brown Christmas released? 1965

Round 7: Christmas Traditions Picture Quiz

Round 7: Christmas Traditions Picture Quiz Answers

Christmas pudding
Christmas Wreath
Stollen
Nativity Scene
Christmas crackers
Christmas presents
Yule Goat
Buche de Noel (Yule Log)
Christmas Stocking
Christmas Carols

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