From Mistletoe to Candy Canes, Christmas is steeped in time-honored traditions. How well do you know them? Why do we use red and green at Christmas? Who invented eggnog and why? Just what exactly is myhrr? The study of Christmas traditions is a fascinating look at our history in cultures around the world. Those who understand the traditions of Christmas enjoy a more meaningful Christmas each year.

Below are ten simple questions about the traditions of Christmas. This test may be the most difficult one to pass. While most are aware of the traditions spoken here many stuggle with their origins and meaning. If you can answer these questions, you're well on your way to becoming a certified Christmasologist!

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Christmas cards began as a tradition in what country? *	United Kingdom United States France Australia
What place is known as the Christmas Pickle capital of the world? *	Napa, California Berrien Springs, Michigan Trenton, New Jersey Paradise, Pennsylvania
What was the name of the goddess who turned mistletoe from poison to good fortune? *	Balder Loki Hannah Frigga
What does it mean when one says "Wassail!"? *	Merry Christmas! Good Luck! Good Health to You! God Bless You!
Santa's use of reindeer originated from tales of ancient Norse mythology and the God Thor, who use to pull his chariot through the sky with what kind of animals? *	Horses Reindeer Unicorns Goats
When and where is the earliest known Christmas tree in recorded history? *	1841, London 1834, Pennsylvania 17th Century, Austria 16th Century, Germany
A Christmas wreath is symbolic of what? *	Victory Christmas Celebration Eternal Circle of Life All of the Above
December the 25th is not the birthday of Christ. What time of the year do historians agree that Jesus was born? *	Winter Spring Summer Fall
The word 'carol' means what? *	A wish of good cheer A greeting of peace A prayer of Thanksgiving A dance of celebration
How old is the tradition of the Candy Cane? *	Less than 100 years About 165 years No more than 210 years More than 230 years

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