The great Canadian Christmas quiz

This story was originally titled "The Great Canadian Christmas Quiz" in the December 2007 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!

Christmas across Canada
1. Which city is officially known as "The Christmas Capital of Canada"?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Winnipeg
d) Vancouver

2. During the 12 Days of Christmas in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, kids often wear masks, make noise, ring bells and go door-to-door seeking treats. Which name do they go by?
a) Mummers
b) Bummers
c) Belsnicklers
d) Both a and c

3. During the last seven days of December, many of Canada's Inuit celebrate Christ's birth. Which of the following is true?   
a) Gifts are only given to children aged 12 and under
b) Gifts are exchanged every day from Dec. 25 to 31
c) Gifts exchanged can only be homemade
d) No gifts are exchanged at all

4. During Christmas in Quebec, a Yuletide tradition is a réveillon. What exactly is it?
a) A Christmas dance
b) A Christmas bouquet
c) A Christmas banquet
d) A Christmas party game

5. In 1905, which company sponsored the first Santa Claus Parade in Toronto?
a) The Bay
b) Le Château
c) The T. Eaton Company
d) The Real Canadian Superstore

6. At the Port of Vancouver, young girls dress in traditional kimonos to accompany the arrival of a special first shipment from Japan that kicks off the Christmas season for many Canadians. It contains…?
a) Video games
b) Cellphones
c) Plasma TVs
d) Oranges

Christmas entertainment
1. Which of the following is a genuine Canadian Christmas recording?
a) "All I Want for Christmas Is a New RV" by The Trailer Park Boys
b) "Have Yourself a Murray Little Christmas" by Anne Murray
c) "Christmas with the Adams Family" by Bryan Adams
d) "Barenaked for the Holidays" by The Barenaked Ladies

2. Which classic movie is repeatedly referenced in the 2003 Christmas in Canada episode of the animated series "South Park"?
a) It's a Wonderful Life
b) Gone with the Wind
c) The Wizard of Oz
d) Casablanca

3. Every Christmas season, kids and parents enjoy the antics of Canada's John Candy in the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone. Which part did he play?
a) Bumbling robber
b) Wacky neighbour
c) Parent of the movie's then-young star Macaulay Culkin
d) A polka-band leader who helps Macaulay Culkin's mom get home

4. Which Canadian was born on Dec. 25?
a) Celine Dion
b) Wayne Gretzky
c) Pamela Anderson
d) Justin and Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau

5. Which is considered to be the first Christmas carol based on an Aboriginal language?
a) "Joy to the World"
b) "The Huron Carol"
c) "White Christmas"
d) "The First Noel"

6. In the Merry Gasmas episode of "Corner Gas," what does Wanda (Nancy Robertson) desperately want to give to her son as a Christmas gift?
a) A friendly German shepherd reputed to be the genuine The Littlest Hobo
b) A Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey autographed by the entire team
c) A DVD of Brent, Wanda and Hank's rock trio, Thunderface, in concert
d) A highly sought-after, battery-powered ChewBot Trans-Farmer Goat-Robot

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