It's December 2025 and this means that the Christmas month has started. Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus
Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God. People around the world celebrate this day in different ways. Since the month of Christmas has commenced and the celebrations are also kickstarting all over the world, we got a fun brain teaser for you. Did you know which country started decorating the Christmas tree, which is a big part of Christmas traditions? Before we reveal that answer, can you and your friends answer these questions related to the Christmas traditions around the world: In which country do people hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep away evil spirits? Answer: a) Norway What traditional Christmas drink is also known as “milk punch”? Answer: c) Eggnog Which country celebrates ‘Las Posadas’, a nine-day reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter? Answer: a) Mexico What is the name of the Italian Christmas witch who brings gifts to children on Epiphany? Answer: a) Befana Which country’s Christmas tradition includes a giant Yule Goat made of straw? Answer: b) Sweden What meat is most commonly eaten for Christmas dinner in the UK? Answer: b) Turkey In Japan, what restaurant is famously associated with Christmas dinner? Answer: c) KFC What plant is traditionally hung so people can kiss under it during Christmas? Answer: c) Mistletoe Which country celebrates Christmas with a tradition called “The Night of the Radishes”? Answer: c) Mexico Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees? Answer: a) Germany
What is a Christmas tree, why is it decorated?
A Christmas tree is usually an evergreen conifer, such as a spruce, pine or fir. It is decorated as a tradition which is associated with the celebration of Christmas.
It is believed that Germany started the modern tradition of putting up a Christmas tree in the 16th century, where Protestant Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. The tree was traditionally decorated with "roses made of colored paper, tinsel, apples, wafers, and confectionery".
The tradition then spread to England in the 19th century, largely thanks to Queen Victoria and her German husband, Prince Albert, who helped popularize it across the globe.
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