New Year's and Christmas Traditions

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What is the common date for celebrating Christmas in many Western countries?

December 25th.

What is the traditional decoration people put up for Christmas?

A Christmas tree.

Which famous holiday figure is associated with bringing gifts on Christmas?

Santa Claus.

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

Germany.

What is the name of the week-long celebration that starts on December 26th in some African American communities?

Kwanzaa.

What fruit is often found in Christmas stockings?

Oranges.

What is a popular New Year's Eve tradition involving noise?

Ringing bells, blowing horns, and setting off fireworks.

On what date do people commonly celebrate New Year's Day?

January 1st.

What type of calendar is used to determine the date of Orthodox Christmas?

The Julian calendar.

What is a common New Year's tradition in many cultures?

Making New Year's resolutions.

What is a typical Christmas sweet treat that is shaped like a staff?

Candy cane.

What word is often used to describe New Year’s Eve?

Festive.

What do people often sing at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?

Auld Lang Syne.

Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?

Christmas.

What is the name of the plant people traditionally kiss under during Christmas?

Mistletoe.




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Select the correct option


1. What is the common date for celebrating Christmas in many Western countries?

December 25th.

December 24th.

January 7th.

January 1st.

2. What is the traditional decoration people put up for Christmas?

A Christmas tree.

Wreaths.

Holly.

Garlands.

3. Which famous holiday figure is associated with bringing gifts on Christmas?

Santa Claus.

The Easter Bunny.

Tooth Fairy.

Father Time.

4. In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

Germany.

Norway.

United States.

Canada.

5. What is the name of the week-long celebration that starts on December 26th in some African American communities?

Kwanzaa.

Hanukkah.

Diwali.

Boxing Day.

6. What fruit is often found in Christmas stockings?

Oranges.

Apples.

Pineapples.

Bananas.

7. What is a popular New Year's Eve tradition involving noise?

Ringing bells, blowing horns, and setting off fireworks.

Silent contemplation.

Reading books.

Playing chess.

8. On what date do people commonly celebrate New Year's Day?

January 1st.

December 31st.

February 14th.

March 17th.

9. What type of calendar is used to determine the date of Orthodox Christmas?

The Julian calendar.

The Gregorian calendar.

The Lunar calendar.

The Islamic calendar.

10. What is a common New Year's tradition in many cultures?

Making New Year's resolutions.

Eating turkey.

Lighting jack-o'-lanterns.

Giving flowers.

11. What is a typical Christmas sweet treat that is shaped like a staff?

Candy cane.

Gumdrops.

Chocolate coins.

Fruitcake.

12. What word is often used to describe New Year’s Eve?

Festive.

Quiet.

Peaceful.

Somber.

13. What do people often sing at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?

Auld Lang Syne.

Jingle Bells.

Silent Night.

Deck the Halls.

14. Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?

Christmas.

Easter.

Thanksgiving.

Halloween.

15. What is the name of the plant people traditionally kiss under during Christmas?

Mistletoe.

Ivy.

Poinsettia.

Holly.