Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
Shutterstock/Ruslan Lytvyn
they eat what?!

Quiz: Which of these strange Christmas traditions are real?

Which of these traditions – from South Africa, Estonia, Norway and Australia – are real.
9.01pm, 16 Dec 2018
39.9k
17

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN Ireland include starting your Christmas shop on the 8 December, hanging up stockings by the fireplace and placing a lit red candle in the window on Christmas Eve.

But how well do you know the way other countries celebrate Christmas?

This quiz here is a quick way to find out.

In South Africa, people have a traditional Christmas morning fry - of insects.
True
False
In Norway, all the brooms in a house are hidden, based on a superstition that witches would play with them.
True
False
In Italy, Befana the witch delivers the presents to children who have been good.
True
False
In India, Christmas is celebrated by hanging lanterns in homes and lighting candles in windows.
True
False
In Israel, Christmas is celebrated by eating dairy foods fried in oil.
True
False
In Brazil, it's common to get twice your monthly pay as a Christmas-time bonus.
True
False
In Estonia, families have a sauna together on Christmas Eve.
True
False
As Santa can't fly into the UK due to permission complications caused by Brexit, Robin Hood delivers the presents to children instead.
True
False
In Russia, little ornaments of Russian President Vladimir Putin are put on top of the Christmas tree instead of an angel.
True
False
In Kenya, Santa doesn't travel by reindeer - instead Land Rovers, camels or bikes are used.
True
False
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Congrats, you're Santa!
You're all about tradition.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Wooo, you're Jack Frost.
A little bit grumpy, but you're there every year all the same.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're the Grinch.
The Bene
Share your result:

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal

Author
View 17 comments
Send Tip or Correction
Close
17 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds
    The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie