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Quiz about Its Christmas All Over The World

It's Christmas All Over The World Quiz

Yuletide season would be the most anticipated time of the year not only for me but for most of the people around the world. So as early as now, let me be the one to greet you, "Happy Holidays."

A multiple-choice quiz by rohnald. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rohnald

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,462

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
678

Last 3 plays: Guest 204 (10/10), Guest 12 (3/10), Guest 76 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Philippines' main symbol for Christmas is the lantern or what is locally known as "Parol". What province in the country is known for creating giant lanterns. Hint

Bulacan

Pampanga

Manila

Tarlac

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is a popular Christmas food in South Korea? Hint

Holiday kimchi

Christmas soup

Christmas cake

Yuletide bibimbap

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the traditions during Christmas Eve in Argentina is the "globos". What are "globos"? Hint

sets of globes

children singing carols

paper decorations with string attached to it

paper decorations with a light inside

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Belgium, Santa Claus' assistant is known by what name? Hint

Zwarte Piet

Kerststronk

Sinterklass

Mrs. Claus

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Question 5 of 10

5. One old tradition in Ireland is the lighting of this thing in the sill of the largest window in the house. Do you know what is this "thing" that gives of light? Hint

lamp

candle

match stick

incense

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Question 6 of 10

6. Santa Claus is known as Kanakaloka in what part of the US? Hint

New Mexico

Florida

Maine

Hawaii

7. Since the Christmas season ends in the Feast of the Three Kings, in Spain, there is a tradition that you need to eat 12 pieces of food at midnight on New Year's Eve. What is this round food? Hint

grapes

gumballs

chocolates

cheese cakes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the season in South Africa during Christmas? Hint

spring

winter

summer

fall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Because it is the last day of Advent, what day is most important to Lithuanians when celebrating during the holiday season? Hint

Christmas Day

Day of the Innocence

Boxing Day

Christmas Eve

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Question 10 of 10

10. Christmas starts when in the Philippines? Hint

Dec. 17

Dec. 24

Nov. 16

Dec. 16

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Philippines' main symbol for Christmas is the lantern or what is locally known as "Parol". What province in the country is known for creating giant lanterns.

Answer: Pampanga

Particularly, San Fernando in Pampanga boasts of the production of giant lanterns. The province also holds the annual "Giant Lantern Festival" being joined by the whole province.

2. Which of the following is a popular Christmas food in South Korea?

Answer: Christmas cake

This is a sponge cake covered in cream and is usually bought in the local bakery.

3. One of the traditions during Christmas Eve in Argentina is the "globos". What are "globos"?

Answer: paper decorations with a light inside

Globos are like the Chinese lanterns. Argentinians let these float in the sky. The sky is filled with them on Christmas Eve after midnight.

4. In Belgium, Santa Claus' assistant is known by what name?

Answer: Zwarte Piet

Zwarte Piet or Black Peter is Santa's assistant. It is often told that if a kid has been bad, Zwarte Piet will put the kid in his sack and he will bring him/her to Spain.

5. One old tradition in Ireland is the lighting of this thing in the sill of the largest window in the house. Do you know what is this "thing" that gives of light?

Answer: candle

People in Ireland put tall and thick candle in their window to symbolize the welcoming light to Joseph and Mary and the light is left to burn until morning.

6. Santa Claus is known as Kanakaloka in what part of the US?

Answer: Hawaii

Houses and establishments are decorated with lights and there are also big Christmas trees outside the houses. There are also bazaars and stores that sell different items.

7. Since the Christmas season ends in the Feast of the Three Kings, in Spain, there is a tradition that you need to eat 12 pieces of food at midnight on New Year's Eve. What is this round food?

Answer: grapes

Twelve pieces symbolizes the 12 months of the coming year.

8. What is the season in South Africa during Christmas?

Answer: summer

South Africa is located in the southern hemisphere that is why it is summer during December. That's why beautiful flowers and sun is shining bright during the season.

9. Because it is the last day of Advent, what day is most important to Lithuanians when celebrating during the holiday season?

Answer: Christmas Eve

Kucios or Christmas Eve is more celebrated than Christmas Day itself. On this day families have their evening meal together.

10. Christmas starts when in the Philippines?

Answer: Dec. 16

Officially, Christmas starts on Dec. 16. It is also the start of the dawn mass or locally known as "simbang gabi", and ends on the 24th. But unofficially, Christmas starts as early as the start of the"ber" months.

Source: Author rohnald

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