The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a Dutch custom.
True False
True - It originates from Dutch traditions linked to Saint Nicholas. It originates from Dutch traditions linked to Saint Nicholas.
Christmas was once banned in England.
True False
True - It was banned by the Puritans in the 17th century. It was banned by the Puritans in the 17th century.
The first Christmas cards were sent in the 1800s.
True False
True - The first commercial cards appeared in 1843. The first commercial cards appeared in 1843.
Reindeer are native to the North Pole.
True False
False - They live in Arctic regions, not specifically the North Pole. They live in Arctic regions, not specifically the North Pole.
The star on top of a Christmas tree represents the Star of Bethlehem.
True False
True - It symbolises the biblical star. It symbolises the biblical star.
Christmas Eve is more important than Christmas Day in some countries.
True False
True - Countries like Germany celebrate on the 24th. Countries like Germany celebrate on the 24th.
The character Scrooge appears in 'A Christmas Carol'.
True False
True - Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character. Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character.
Tinsel was originally made from real silver.
True False
True - Early tinsel used real silver strands. Early tinsel used real silver strands.
The Christmas carol 'Silent Night' was first performed in Austria.
True False
True - It debuted in Austria in 1818. It debuted in Austria in 1818.
Santa’s sleigh is traditionally pulled by eight reindeer.
True False
True - Rudolph was added later. Rudolph was added later.
The poinsettia plant is originally from Europe.
True False
False - It originates from Mexico. It originates from Mexico.
Advent calendars always contain chocolate.
True False
False - Originally they contained pictures or messages. Originally they contained pictures or messages.
The Queen’s Christmas message began in the 20th century.
True False
True - It started in 1932 on radio. It started in 1932 on radio.
Candy canes were invented in the United States.
True False
False - They originated in Europe. They originated in Europe.
The word 'Christmas' comes from 'Christ’s Mass'.
True False
True - That is the origin of the word. That is the origin of the word.
In Japan, KFC is a popular Christmas meal.
True False
True - It became a tradition through marketing. It became a tradition through marketing.
The Nutcracker ballet is set during Christmas.
True False
True - The story takes place on Christmas Eve. The story takes place on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
True False
False - It’s in the Indian Ocean. It’s in the Indian Ocean.
The tradition of wassailing involves singing to trees.
True False
True - It’s linked to orchard traditions. It’s linked to orchard traditions.
Snow is guaranteed somewhere in the UK every Christmas.
True False
False - A white Christmas is quite rare. A white Christmas is quite rare.
