Christmas Quiz 001

Description

What will you find in this quiz? This Christmas quiz directly and factually tests teams’ knowledge about the most beautiful holidays of the year from multiple perspectives. The questions are designed so that every team member will find their strong suit:

• Traditions and symbols: You will uncover the hidden meaning of the Latin word adventus, the history behind the first Advent wreath, and find out the symbolism hidden in traditional Christmas colors. We will also look at what they decorate in Greece for the holidays instead of a tree.

• History and religion: You will recall the biblical events associated with the birth of Jesus, find out who officially determined the date of December 25th, and where the real Saint Nicholas or the first historical December markets actually originated.

• Christmas records and extremes: You will test your estimation skills regarding the size of the tallest Christmas tree in history and a miniature snowman, but you will also discover, for example, the top speed a reindeer can reach.

• Movies, music, and pop culture: You will test your memory on the premiere year of the legendary movie Home Alone, the original purpose of the song Jingle Bells, and details about the famous hit Happy Xmas (War Is Over). You will also be surprised by which carol served as a secret military evacuation signal.

• World customs and New Year: You will embark on a gastronomic journey for traditional dried cod, learn about the Swedish tradition of a giant straw goat that vandals try to burn down, and find out how the date of the Chinese New Year is determined.