Christmas Traditions Around the World
This is something children get in their stockings if they are found on the naughty list
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertisements since the 1920s
What is Coca-Cola?
In the United States, over two billion of these are sent each year at Christmas time
What are Christmas cards?
According to legend, this holiday goodie was shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff
What is a candy cane?
This Christmas beverage is also known as milk punch
What is eggnog?
This cheeky Christmas tradition started in England in the 1700s among the servant class
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
At Christmastime, Santa rings a bell in front of grocery stores and collects money in red kettles for this charitable organization
What is the Salvation Army?
In the song "12 Days of Christmas" this was given on the fifth day of Christmas
What is "five golden rings"?
This much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life
What is fruitcake?
Visions of these holiday treats danced in the heads of the children “nestled, all snug in their beds.”
What are sugarplums?
Hiding one of these deep within the benches of the Christmas tree is thought to have started in Germany
What is a pickle?
The historical Saint Nicholas was born in this country in 270 AD
What is Turkey?
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In The Office, Michael Scott contributes this gift to the White Elephant game
What is an iPod?
This country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner
What is Japan?
This actor played six different roles in "The Polar Express"
Who is Tom Hanks?
in the 2000s, this country invented the tradition of wearing ugly Christmas sweaters
What is Canada (Vancouver)?
The name “Santa Claus” appears in the Christmas poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas” this number of times
What is zero?
These people were the originators of gift-giving on Christmas Day
Who are the Wise Men?
Eggnog was first consumed in this century
What is the 13th century?
Instead of receiving cash as a holiday bonus in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, Clark Griswold receives this sweet yet disappointing surprise
What is a subscription to the Jelly of the Month club?
This famous Christmas reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree
Who is Martin Luther?
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The original Santa Claus parade was held in this city in 1905
What is Toronto?
In 1996, this toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation as Christmastime
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
This Italian dish is traditionally served on Christmas Eve and consists of seven different types of fish and seafood
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?
Buddy the Elf can tell that the Santa at the mall is not real because he stinks of this
What is beef and cheese?