pro local Quiz December – Christmas special
Test your knowledge about Christmas in Europe. 10 questions await you in our monthly quiz. We hope you enjoy solving them.
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“Furoshiki” have been used in Japan for hundreds of years and are an expression of minimalism and function. They are now also popular in Western countries at Christmas time. What exactly is a furoshiki?
Furoshiki is a cloth that is usually made of cotton, synthetic fiber or silk. It can be used to wrap gifts using various knotting techniques.
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Most Christmas trees do not come from the forest, but from plantations. How long does a Christmas tree grow before it can be sold?
A Christmas tree, such as the Nordmann fir, takes around 10-12 years on average to reach a height of 1.80 meters. Some trees, such as spruces, only need around 7 years.
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The majority of Christmas trees come from domestic production. However, the seeds used to grow the popular Nordmann firs come mainly from one European country. Which country is it?
The coveted Nordmann fir trees grow in Georgia. There, pickers have to climb the 60-metre-high fir trees to get to the valuable seeds inside the cones.
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As a Christmas spice, cinnamon is part of the festive season. Which country currently produces the most cinnamon?
The country with the largest cinnamon production worldwide is China. Asian countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, are responsible for 98.2% of the global harvest.
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The Three Wise Men, fascinating and impressive figures of the Christmas tradition, brought the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.But what is frankincense?
Frankincense is the air-dried gum resin from various balsam tree plants. It is not only used as incense, but also as a medicinal plant. The smoke produced when it is burned is also known as frankincense.
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Joulukinkku is the culinary highlight of Finnish Christmas. Which specialty is meant here?
This is an oven-baked, cured ham. It is usually served with carrots, turnips and potato casserole.
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Which of the following dishes is not a traditional Christmas meal in Austria?
Lamb ribs are not a typical Austrian Christmas meal, but in Norway they are traditionally part of the festive meal and are called “Pinnekjøtt” there.
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In Spain, a spectacular ritual takes place every year on December 22. Around 70% of all adults in Spain take part in this tradition, in which the so-called “El Gordo” (“The Fat One”) is announced at the end. What Christmas tradition is this?
The Christmas lottery has been a state lottery in Spain since 1812 and takes place every year on the morning of December 22. It is considered the largest lottery in the world.
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In Ireland, there is an unusual Christmas custom on the morning of December 25th. What special spectacle takes place on this day?
On Christmas morning on December 25, hundreds of people come together to plunge into the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic. The swimming event often serves a charitable purpose.
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Gingerbread is a popular Christmas cookie and its production has a long tradition. The first written references date back to 350 BC in Egypt. Which spice is not part of the traditional gingerbread spice?
The traditional gingerbread spice usually consists of cinnamon, star anise, ginger, mace, fennel, cardamom, coriander, aniseed, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
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