Q 01/05

Which European country originated the modern Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?

A) France

B) Germany

C) Italy

D) Sweden

Answer · why

B) Germany

The modern Christmas tree tradition arose in 16th-century Germany; Martin Luther is often credited with first adding lighted candles to an indoor ever...

Q 02/05

Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, originated as a day for what purpose?

A) Tipping tradespeople and servants

B) Watching sporting events

C) Feasting on Christmas leftovers

D) Exchanging unwanted gifts

Answer · why

A) Tipping tradespeople and servants

Boxing Day has roots in the tradition of giving 'Christmas boxes' filled with money, food, or gifts to servants, tradespeople, and the needy as thanks...

Q 03/05

In Alpine folklore, which horned figure joins Saint Nicholas on 5 December to punish naughty children?

A) Krampus

B) Perchta

C) Knecht Ruprecht

D) Belsnickel

Answer · why

A) Krampus

While the saint hands out small gifts, his companion is said to deal with the naughty using birch rods; the evening is known as Krampusnacht.

Q 04/05

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of which month of the Hebrew calendar?

A) Tishrei

B) Nisan

C) Kislev

D) Adar

Answer · why

C) Kislev

Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev; because the Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, the festival falls anywhere from late November to late December on the civil c...

Q 05/05

Which Swahili word for 'Unity' names the first principle of Kwanzaa?

A) Kujichagulia

B) Ujima

C) Umoja

D) Nia

Answer · why

C) Umoja

The principle calls for striving to maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race, and its candle is the first one lit.