How much do you know about Christmas? Take this quiz to find out!
1. Which country is thought to have started the Christmas tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree?
A. France
B. Netherlands
C. Germany
2. What century did Christmas carolling begin?
A. 18th
B. 14th
C. 16th
3. What did the angels say when they appeared to the shepherds?
A. “Glory to God in the highest”
B. “Angels we have heard on high”
C. “This, this is Christ the King”
4. Where did the wise men see the star?
A. North
B. West
C. East
5. What furry friend symbolises Christmas in Sweden?
A. Goat
B. Reindeer
C. Wombat
6. Where did the popular modern-style “fruitcake” tradition begin?
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. North America
7. What is the most recorded Christmas song?
A. “Joy to the World”
B. “Silent Night”
C. “O Come All Ye Faithful”
8. On average, how long do Christmas trees need to grow before they can be sold?
A. 4 years
B. 11 years
C. 7 years
9. Who did Mary travel to see after hearing the news about her pregnancy?
A. Elizabeth
B. Mary Magdalene
C. Joseph
10. How many times are angels mentioned in Jesus’ birth story in Luke 2, ESV?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 3
11. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to give the news of the coming Saviour?
A. Raphael
B. Michael
C. Gabriel
12. What fast-food restaurant has people lining up outside on Christmas day in Japan?
A. McDonald’s
B. Carl’s Jr.
C. KFC
13. Which popular tune was the first song broadcast from space?
A. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
B. “Jingle Bells”
C. “White Christmas”
14. What is the total number of gifts in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
A. 364
B. 215
C. 144
15. Who was the emperor of Rome when Jesus was born?
A. Tiberius
B. Caesar Augustus
C. Herod
16. What are the two Gospels that contain the story
of Jesus’ birth?
A. Matthew and Luke
B. Mark and Luke
C. Luke and John
How many did you get right?
1. C—Germany / 2. B—14th / 3. A—“Glory to God in the highest” / 4. C—East /
5. A—Goat / 6. A—Europe / 7. B—“Silent Night” / 8. C—7 years / 9. A—Elizabeth /
10. B—5 times / 11. C—Gabriel / 12. C—KFC / 13. B—“Jingle Bells” / 14. A—364 /
15. B—Caesar Augustus / 16. A—Matthew and Luke
Scoring
If you scored 11 or more points, you’re a Christmas star 🌟
If you scored 6-10 points, you’re a candy cane
If you scored 5 points or less, you might be a melted snowman ⛄
© 2024 Focus on the Family. Used with permission. Originally published in the December 2024 / January 2025 issue of Brio magazine.