The Swedish Christmas Quiz
1. On what day is Santa Lucia celebrated in Sweden?
December 11
December 12
December 13
December 31
2. On what “eve” does Swedes celebrate Christmas in Sweden?
December 24
December 25
December 26
December 27
3. Let’s talk about the food. There’s something that is very important to eat at Christmas in Sweden. What?
Ham
Chicken
Turkey
Broccoli
4. This casserole is named after a Swedish last name. Which name?
Andersson
Jansson
Svensson
Axelsson
5. This is a traditional fish dish eaten at Christmas that lately has gone out of fashion.
Herring
Pike
Salmon
Lutefisk
6. Which of these is the Swedish name for Santa Claus?
Påskharen
Spöket Laban
Tandfen
Jultomten
7. In a lot of houses in Sweden around Christmas there’s a straw animal somewhere in the house, by the Christmas tree is common. What animal is it?
Reindeer
Sheep
Horse
Goat
8. If you eat a famous Swedish Christmas buffet “smörgåsbord” –which item below will you not find?
Chicken feet
Liver Pate
Herring
Pig feet
9. What is the Swedish version of “Silent Night” called?
Staffan stalledräng
Nu är det jul igen
Stilla natt
Sankta Lucia
10. Which traditional hot beverage comes both with and without alcohol and often comes out of the kitchen’s cupboards during the dark month of December?
Really strong Coffe
Fresh Cow’s Milk
Choklad
Glögg
11. TV may not have a lot of tradition in it but there’s one program on Christmas that actually is traditional in Sweden. It starts at three o’clock on the afternoon, but after what character is it named?
Pluto
Mickey Mouse
Kalle Anka
Pippi
12. How do you say Merry Christmas in Swedish?
Glad Jule!
Juletide!
God Jul!
Gott Nytt År!
