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2 Why do we shorten Christmas to Xmas? X is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ of the Greek word for Christ We’re too lazy! X is look like a snowflake Choose the answer

3 The celebrations in Northern Ireland last from Christmas Eve to the feast of the Epiphany on January 6, on January 6, which is referred to as … Little Christmas Christmas Eve Twelfth Night Choose the answer

4 When was Christmas announced as public holiday in Scotland? as public holiday in Scotland? In 1958 In 1552 In 1856 Choose the answer

5 '12 Days of Christmas' are The 12 days after Christmas Christmas (from 26th of December (from 26th of December till 6th of January) till 6th of January) The 12 days after Christmas Christmas (from 24th of December till 6th of January) till 6th of January) The 12 days after Christmas (from 31th of December till 12th of January ) till 12th of January ) Choose the answer

6 If someone holds mistletoe above your head you must… Clap your hands Turn around three times Kiss them Choose the answer

7 What did Australian Christmas cards portray up until recently? cards portray up until recently? koalas australian aborigines. flake of snow

8 Where did the real St. Nicholas live? BrazilTurkey Russia Choose the answer

9 Last day of Christmas is called - Boxing day Advent Twelfth Night Choose the answer

10 The fashion for Christmas trees was started by which couple? Queen Victoria and Prince Albert King Henry VII and Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn Prince Charles and Princess Diana Choose the answer

11 Name the traditional Christmas plant which is NOT poisonous? PoinsettiaHollyMistletoe Choose the answer

12 What do some kids in Scotland use instead of stockings? use instead of stockings? Pillow case SocksBoxes Choose the answer

13 What Calendar do Many kids in Scotland kids in Scotland receive as a Christmas present? Christmas Calendar Advent Calendar Holly Calendar Choose the answer

14 What do the publishers print Christmas cards with? Australian animals Landscape scenes scenes Christmas cakes

15 How is special church service in Wales is called? service in Wales is called? PlygainHolly Black buns Choose the answer

16 What is the number of reindeer that the Santa Has? that the Santa Has? Eight Ten Seven Choose the answer

17 How is called traditional Scottish food traditional Scottish food made of oatmeal? Bannock cakes Black buns Sun cakes Choose the answer

18 What is one of the most typical Australian Christmas Presents? Choose the answer a beach towel. dogs and cats Christmas cakes

19 Choose the answer When does Christmas happen in Australia? in Australia? In summer In winter In autumn

20 Choose the answer How much percent of the land has never witnessed a snowflake in Australia, even in winter. 80 per cent of the land 50 per cent of the land 40 per cent of the land

21 Choose the answer What are most Australians starting Australians starting to dream of during Christmas holidays? sunshine, sunshine, surf and sand celebrating Christmas in carnival style. being outdoors in shorts and T-shirts in shorts and T-shirts

22 Choose the answer In the Australian version of "Jingle Bells“ of "Jingle Bells“ what mode of transport what mode of transport is used instead of the one horse open sleigh? A rusty Holden ute A beat up old truck A worn out Ford

23 Choose the answer What Australian Christmas tradition began tradition began in Melbourne in 1937? Carols by Candlelight Christmas barbecue Christmas carol competition competition

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