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12th grade Journalism Quiz on Christmas traditions in different countries quiz, created by King Street Chronicle on 11/26/2021.

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Christmas traditions in different countries quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

Which city first publicly celebrated Christmas?

Select one of the following:

  • Jerusalem, Israel

  • Rome, Italy

  • Cairo, Egypt

  • Madrid, Spain

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

How do people in Spain start their Christmas celebrations December 22?

Select one of the following:

  • Holy Innocents’ Day

  • Nochevieja

  • Christmas lottery

  • Nochebuena

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

What is Brazil’s midnight mass on Christmas Eve called?

Select one of the following:

  • Mass of the Rooster

  • Mass of the Innocents

  • Mass of the Divine World

  • Shepherd’s Mass

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

What is the most popular Christmas decoration in the Philippines?

Select one of the following:

  • Parol: a bamboo pole with a star

  • Golden lights

  • Stockings

  • Garlands

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

The unveiling of the Christmas tree in Saint Peter Square starts the Christmas season in which country?

Select one of the following:

  • Peru

  • Portugal

  • Norway

  • Vatican City

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

What is the name of the four-day Christmas celebration in Lyon, France that takes place December 8 to December 11?

Select one of the following:

  • St. Nicholas Parade

  • Festival of Lights

  • Procession of the Virgin Mary

  • Santa Claus Parade

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

In which American city is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree located?

Select one of the following:

  • Miami, Florida

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • New York City, New York

  • Los Angeles, California

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

People based the legend of Santa Claus on Saint Nicholas. In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?

Select one of the following:

  • Turkey

  • Italy

  • Israel

  • Colombia

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

What holiday do Colombians celebrate to commence their Christmas festivities December 7?

Select one of the following:

  • Innocents Day

  • Saint Nicholas Parade

  • Christmas Novena

  • Day of the Little Candles

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which country displays the Gävle Goat, a 13-meter yule goat made of straw, the first Sunday of Advent?

Select one of the following:

  • Sweden

  • Austria

  • Poland

  • Russia

Explanation

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