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FAMILY FUN QUIZ

4. a) Kevin 11. a) Marley
Fact: “Home Alone” features Kevin McCallister, played by Fact: Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s deceased business
Macaulay Culkin, who defends his home against burglars partner in “A Christmas Carol,” appears as a ghost
CHRISTMAS during Christmas. to warn Scrooge.

FAMILY FUN 5. c) Ginger 12. a) Tinsel

Fact: Ginger is the primary spice in gingerbread cookies,
Fact: Tinsel, made of shredded metal, was initially
invented in Germany in the early 1600s but
giving them their distinctive flavour.
QUIZ 6. a) One-horse open sleigh gained popularity in the 20th century.
Fact: “Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont and

Fact: Snow globes were invented in Austria
was originally intended for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. 13. c) Austria
in 1900 by Erwin Perzy, who initially used a
7. a) Russia semiliquid and fine white powder to create the
Answers Fact: In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th due snowy effect.
to the use of the Julian calendar by the Russian Orthodox
Church. 14. b) Netherlands
Fact: “Sinterklaas” is the Dutch version of Santa
1. b) France 8. a) Elves Claus, arriving on December 5th to leave gifts in
Fact: Père Noël is the beloved gift-bringer in France, and Fact: In Scandinavian folklore, elves, known as “tomte” or children’s shoes.
children leave their shoes by the fireplace for him to fill “nisse,” are small, mythical creatures associated with the
with treats. Christmas season. 15. c) Clement Clarke Moore
Fact: Clement Clarke Moore wrote “A Visit from
2. b) Germany 9. a) Red and Green St. Nicholas,” which is commonly known as “The
Fact: The Christmas tree tradition is said to have Fact: The colours red and green are commonly associated Night Before Christmas,” in 1822.
originated in Germany in the 16th century when devout with Christmas, symbolising holly berries and evergreen
Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. plants.

3. a) 8 10. d) As many as you can!
Fact: According to tradition, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by Fact: The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe is believed
eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, to bring good luck, and people are encouraged to steal as
Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. many kisses as possible.

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