Christmas Day is always celebrated on December 25th.
True False
True - Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated on December 25th worldwide. Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated on December 25th worldwide.
The song 'Jingle Bells' was originally written for Christmas.
True False
False - It was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. It was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by Coca-Cola.
True False
False - Rudolph was created by Montgomery Ward, not Coca-Cola. Rudolph was created by Montgomery Ward, not Coca-Cola.
Eggnog is traditionally served hot.
True False
True - Eggnog can be served cold or warm, but traditionally it’s often enjoyed warm. Eggnog can be served cold or warm, but traditionally it’s often enjoyed warm.
The Grinch is a character created by Charles Dickens.
True False
False - The Grinch was created by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch was created by Dr. Seuss.
In the UK, Christmas crackers traditionally contain a paper hat.
True False
True - They usually include a paper hat, joke, and small toy. They usually include a paper hat, joke, and small toy.
Santa Claus is based on a real historical figure.
True False
True - He is based on Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop. He is based on Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop.
Turkey is the traditional Christmas dinner in every country.
True False
False - Different countries have different traditional meals. Different countries have different traditional meals.
The film 'Home Alone' is set during Christmas.
True False
True - The entire plot revolves around Christmas time. The entire plot revolves around Christmas time.
Mistletoe is a poisonous plant.
True False
True - Mistletoe berries can be toxic if eaten. Mistletoe berries can be toxic if eaten.
The tradition of Christmas trees started in Germany.
True False
True - Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition. Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition.
Boxing Day is celebrated worldwide.
True False
False - It is mainly observed in the UK and Commonwealth countries. It is mainly observed in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
The North Pole is Santa’s official home address.
True False
False - It’s fictional, though often used in stories. It’s fictional, though often used in stories.
The Twelve Days of Christmas end on January 5th.
True False
True - They run from December 25th to January 5th. They run from December 25th to January 5th.
Coca-Cola invented the modern image of Santa Claus.
True False
False - They popularised it, but did not invent it. They popularised it, but did not invent it.
Christmas pudding traditionally contains coins.
True False
True - Coins were often hidden inside for luck. Coins were often hidden inside for luck.
Frosty the Snowman came to life with a magic scarf.
True False
False - It was a magic hat, not a scarf. It was a magic hat, not a scarf.
In Australia, Christmas falls during summer.
True False
True - Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so it’s summer. Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so it’s summer.
The first artificial Christmas trees were made of plastic.
True False
False - They were originally made from dyed goose feathers. They were originally made from dyed goose feathers.
Candy canes were originally straight sticks.
True False
True - They were straight before being bent into the familiar hook shape. They were straight before being bent into the familiar hook shape.
