Theme: Christmas Traditions Around the World 

“Tinsel, traditions, and a touch of the unexpected—how well do you know global Christmas customs?” 

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Trivia Questions – Christmas Traditions 

1. In which country is KFC the traditional Christmas meal for many families? 
   a) South Korea 
   b) USA 
   c) Japan 
   d) Thailand 
    

2. What is the name of the Christmas witch in Italy who delivers gifts on January 5th? 
   a) Krampus 
   b) La Befana 
   c) Frau Perchta 
   d) Babushka 
    

3. The Yule Goat is a popular Christmas symbol in which country? 
   a) Norway 
   b) Denmark 
   c) Sweden 
   d) Iceland 
    

4. In which country is it traditional to give books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening reading? 
   a) Norway 
   b) Iceland 
   c) Finland 
   d) Switzerland 
    

5. In which country do people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to keep witches away? 
   a) Norway 
   b) Finland 
   c) Germany 
   d) Estonia 
    

6. What is the name of the giant straw Christmas goat erected annually in Gävle, Sweden (often burned down by vandals)? 
   a) Gävlebock 
   b) Julegeit 
   c) Skogsgeit 
   d) Nordbukken 
    

7. In which country do children place shoes out on December 5th for Saint Nicholas to fill with gifts? 
   a) Netherlands 
   b) France 
   c) Hungary 
   d) Czech Republic 
    

8. What is "Julbord", a traditional Christmas feast featuring ham, fish, and meatballs? 
   a) Danish Christmas lunch 
   b) Norwegian holiday breakfast 
   c) Swedish Christmas buffet 
   d) German Advent meal 
    

9. The Christmas pickle ornament tradition is claimed by which country (though its origins are debated)? 
   a) Austria 
   b) Germany 
   c) Poland 
   d) Switzerland 
    

10. In Iceland, how many Yule Lads (mischievous gift-givers) visit children in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas? 
    a) 7 
    b) 9 
    c) 13 
    d) 15 

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✅ Trivia Answers – Christmas Traditions 

1. c) Japan 

2. b) La Befana 

3. c) Sweden 

4. b) Iceland 

5. a) Norway 

6. a) Gävlebock 

7. a) Netherlands 

8. c) Swedish Christmas buffet 

9. b) Germany (though likely popularised in the U.S.) 

10. c) 13