Round 1
Santa and his reindeer
Two warm-up questions on the best-known gift-giver and his famous reindeer.
- Pick answer
Christmas Traditions Around The World
Five scored questions on Christmas characters and customs worldwide, from German markets and Filipino parols to Las Posadas and KFC in Japan, plus a poll and a word cloud. Easy and friendly for a mixed group.
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The rounds
Round 2
Customs around the world
Three questions on markets, lanterns and traditions in different countries.
- Pick answer
- Match pairs
Round 3
Your turn
A poll and a word cloud, no right answers.
- Poll
- Word cloud
All questions and answers
Every question, grouped by round. Answers stay hidden until you tap.
Round 1: Santa and his reindeer2 questions
Question 1 · Pick answer
Which reindeer has a bright red nose?
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Answer:
Rudolph
Fun fact: Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May for a Montgomery Ward booklet, while Cupid and Blitzen are among the eight reindeer in Clement Clarke Moore's 1823 poem.
Question 2 · Pick answer
Who is believed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve?
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Answer:
Santa Claus
Fun fact: The name Santa Claus comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, and Thomas Nast's 1881 cartoon gave him his red suit and North Pole workshop.
Round 2: Customs around the world3 questions
Question 3 · Pick answer
Which country is famous for Christmas markets filled with treats and decorations?
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Answer:
Germany
Fun fact: Dresden's Striezelmarkt is first documented in 1434 and is described as Germany's oldest Christmas market.
Question 4 · Pick answer
Which country celebrates Christmas with a parade of giant paper lanterns called “Parol”?
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Answer:
Philippines
Fun fact: The word parol comes from the Spanish farol, meaning lantern, and San Fernando in Pampanga is nicknamed the Christmas Capital of the Philippines.
Question 5 · Match pairs
Match the country with its Christmas tradition
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Answer:
- USA → Decorates trees and exchanges gifts
- Mexico → Reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey
- Japan → Celebrates with KFC for dinner
Fun fact: KFC's Christmas promotion in Japan began in 1970 and went nationwide as 'Kentucky for Christmas' in 1974; by 2019 Christmas Eve made up nearly five percent of annual sales.
Round 3: Your turn2 questions
Question 6 · Poll · no right answer
Which Christmas tradition would you love to try?
Question 7 · Word cloud · no right answer
What’s your favourite Christmas tradition from around the world?
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