In the United Kingdom, what do children put out for Santa Claus to put their presents in? (1) hats (2) socks (3) shoes
In the United Kingdom, children traditionally put out socks for Santa Claus to put their presents in. They are usually hung above the fireplace.
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In Lithuania, what do children have to do before they get their presents from GrandFather Christmas? (1) perform a dance (2) tell a joke (3) sing a song
In Lithuania, children must sing a song for Kaledu Senelis, or Grandfather Christmas, before they can get their presents. If they donโt, they lose it.
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Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in... (1) 1785 (2) 1895 (3) 1935
Electric Christmas tree lights were invented in 1895 by American Ralph Morris after concerns over accidents involving the use of candles.
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In Poland, a meal of 12 different dishes is eaten on Christmas Eve. The main ingredient is... (1) cheese (2) chicken (3) fish
In Poland, as in many other eastern European countries, the main ingredient of the Christmas meal is fish. After the meal, a wafer is broken and shared.
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In Holland, who accompanies Santa Claus when he's giving out presents? (1) his son, Pink Peter (2) his wife, Red Petra (3) his servant, Black Peter
Black Peter accompanies Santa. Also, it is Black Peter and not Santa who throws the presents down the chimney.
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In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by... (1) an eagle (2) a horse (3) a camel
In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by a camel. It is supposed to have belonged to one of the three wise men who visited the newborn Jesus.
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Both Idaho and Indiana in the USA have a town called... (1) Father Christmas (2) Santa Claus (3) Saint Nicholas
Both Idaho and Indiana in the United States have a town called Santa Claus.
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The first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. Who was the picture painted by? (1) a 7-year-old girl (2) Pablo Picasso (3) Charles Chaplin
The first charity Christmas card, produced by UNICEF in 1949, was painted by a seven-year-old girl. The girl was from Rudolfo, a small town in Czechoslovakia.
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Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, first appeared in 1939 to... (1) advertise chocolates (2) warn people about catching a cold (3) promote a department store
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer first appeared in 1939 to promote the opening of the latest shop in the Montgomery-Ward department store chain.
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Where`s the United States' official Christmas tree located? (1) In Times Square, New York (2) In King`s Canyon National Park, California (3) Outside the White House, in Washington DC
Since 1925, the United Statesโ official Christmas tree has been a Giant Sequoia called โGeneral Grantโ in Kingโs Canyon National Park.
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The legend of Santa Claus began with which 4th century saint? (1) Saint Christopher (2) Saint Michael (3) Saint Nicholas
The legend of Santa Claus began with Saint Nicholas. He is the patron saint of children, shopkeepers, pawnbrokers and sailors among other things.
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What was invented by Tom Smith, an English confectioner, in 1847? (1) tinsel (2) the advent calendar (3) the Christmas cracker
In 1847, Tom Smith, an English confectioner, invented the Christmas cracker. The company he founded exists to this day.
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The Christmas tree tradition started in which country? (1) Germany (2) Russia (3) Norway
The Christmas tree tradition started in Germany in the sixteenth century.