English Quiz: Christmas in Irland

1. What is the traditional Irish Christmas meal centerpiece? ______. Turkey and ham
a) Goose (Gans)
b) Turkey and ham (Truthahn und Schinken)
c) Roast beef (Rinderbraten)

2. What is traditionally placed in Irish windows on Christmas Eve? ______. A candle
a) A wreath (Kranz)
b) A candle (Eine Kerze)
c) Holly (Stechpalme)

3. What is the Irish name for Christmas? ______. Nollaig
a) Nollaig (Weihnachten)
b) Samhain (Herbstfest)
c) Bealtaine (Frühlingsfest)

4. What dessert is popular during Christmas in Ireland? ______. Christmas pudding
a) Mince pies (Mince Pies)
b) Christmas pudding (Weihnachtspudding)
c) Trifle (Schichtdessert)

5. What plant is often associated with Irish Christmas decorations? ______. Holly
a) Ivy (Efeu)
b) Holly (Stechpalme)
c) Mistletoe (Mistel)

6. What day is celebrated on December 26th in Ireland? ______. St. Stephen’s Day
a) Boxing Day (Boxing Day)
b) St. Stephen’s Day (Stephanitag)
c) Epiphany (Dreikönigsfest)

7. What is a traditional Irish Christmas drink? ______. Irish cream liqueur
a) Mulled wine (Glühwein)
b) Irish cream liqueur (Irischer Sahnelikör)
c) Eggnog (Eierpunsch)

8. What Irish city is famous for its Christmas markets? ______. Galway
a) Galway (Galway)
b) Dublin (Dublin)
c) Cork (Cork)

9. What is an Irish Christmas tradition involving the sea? ______. Christmas Day swim
a) Fishing (Fischen)
b) Christmas Day swim (Weihnachtsschwimmen)
c) Boating (Bootfahren)

10. What is often left out for Santa in Irish households? ______. Guinness and mince pies
a) Milk and cookies (Milch und Kekse)
b) Guinness and mince pies (Guinness und Mince Pies)
c) Sherry and biscuits (Sherry und Kekse)

11. What is the traditional Irish Christmas cake? ______. Fruitcake
a) Fruitcake (Obstkuchen)
b) Chocolate cake (Schokoladenkuchen)
c) Angel food cake (Engelskuchen)

12. What Irish event celebrates Christmas through music and dance? ______. Wren Boys Procession
a) Caroling (Weihnachtsliedersingen)
b) Wren Boys Procession (Wren-Buben-Prozession)
c) Céilí Dancing (Irischer Volkstanz)

13. What is the Irish word for “Happy Christmas”? ______. Nollaig Shona Duit
a) Nollaig Shona Duit (Fröhliche Weihnachten)
b) Sláinte (Zum Wohl)
c) Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick’s Day)

14. What Irish tradition involves visiting friends and family during the twelve days of Christmas? ______. The Christmas House Visits
a) The Christmas House Visits (Weihnachtshausbesuche)
b) The Christmas Eve Feast (Weihnachtsessen am Heiligabend)
c) The Candle Lighting (Kerzenbeleuchtung)

15. What is the Irish celebration on January 6th, also known as "Little Christmas"? ______. Women’s Christmas
a) Epiphany (Dreikönigsfest)
b) Women’s Christmas (Frauenweihnachten)
c) St. Brigid’s Day (St. Brigid-Tag)