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FAMILY FUN QUIZ

6. In the song “Jingle Bells,” what type of sleigh is mentioned?
a) One-horse open sleigh b) Two-horse closed sleigh c) Three-horse covered sleigh
d) Four-horse festive sleigh.
CHRISTMAS 7. In which country do people celebrate Christmas on January 7th?

a) Russia b) Greece c) Mexico d) Australia
FAMILY FUN 8. What are Santa’s helpers called in Scandinavian folklore?

a) Elves b) Gnomes c) Fairies d) Sprites
QUIZ 9. According to the popular Christmas song, what are the colours of Christmas?

a) Red and Green b) Blue and Silver c) Gold and White d) Pink and Purple

10. In the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe, how many kisses are one supposed to steal?
a) One b) Two c) Three d) As many as you can!
Questions 11. In the story “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, who is Scrooge’s deceased business

partner?
1. In which country is Santa Claus known as “Père Noël”? a) Marley b) Cratchit c) Fezziwig d) Tiny Tim
a) Germany b) France c) Italy d) Spain
12. What popular Christmas decoration is believed to have originated in
2. Which country is credited with the creation of the Christmas tree tradition? 16th-century Germany?
a) England b) Germany c) United States d) Sweden a) Tinsel b) Christmas Lights c) Candy Canes d) Ornaments

3. How many reindeer does Santa Claus traditionally have? 13. Which country is said to be the birthplace of the snow globe?
a) 8 b) 9 c) 10 d) 12 a) United States b) Canada c) Austria d) Sweden

4. In the movie “Home Alone,” what is the name of the young boy left behind by his family? 14. In which country is Santa Claus known as “Sinterklaas”?
a) Kevin b) Max c) Alex d) Charlie a) Norway b) Netherlands c) Belgium d) Denmark

5. What is the main ingredient in traditional gingerbread cookies? 15. Who wrote the poem commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas”?
a) Cinnamon b) Nutmeg c) Ginger d) Cloves a) Emily Dickinson b) Robert Frost c) Clement Clarke Moore d) Edgar Allan Poe

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