Christmas Languages
Sinterklaas is Saint Nicholas in this language
What is Dutch?
This Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659-1681
Who are the Puritans?
Woman in old England would eat this cookie to help them find a husband
What is a gingerbread man?
The poinsettia is native to this northern hemisphere country
What is Mexico?
The first name of this jolly old elf, and the nails of a polar bear
What is Santa Claws?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Hawaiians say this to wish you a merry Christmas
What is Mele Kalikimaka?
This celebration is also known as the Festival of Lights
What is Hanukkah?
Croquembouche is made up of these pastries
What are profiteroles?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree first made its appearance in this decade
What is the 1930s?
The word that often comes before Christmas in this popular holiday greeting, and actor Gordon-Levite’s first name
What is Merry and Joseph?
S’embrasser sous le gui French for this popular Christmas action
What is to kiss under the mistletoe?
This religious holiday runs from December 26 to January 1
What is Kwanzaa?
This small cabbage is usually served at Christmas in the UK
What are Brussels sprouts?
This state holds the record for the largest snowman
What is Maine?
Kim Kasdashian’s oldest child, and a set of questions asked to determine a group’s opinion on a subject
What is North Poll?
Presepe is Italian for this scene; the reason for the season
What is the nativity?
The day when alms were distributed to the poor, and servants were given the day off to be with family
What is Boxing Day?
This hot and sour sauce is traditionally served with roast beef
What is horseradish cream sauce?
The tallest Christmas tree - 221 feet - was put up in Seattle Washington in 1950, and was this type of fir
What is a Douglas fir?
A cloud-based tech company, and the word for a group of males
What is Wyse men?
Pusu’l puna’ne is Happy New Year in this local language
What is Mi’kmaw?
The second most important day in Japan is celebrated on December 31
What is Omisoka?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Scots call pigs in a blanket this military phrase
What is killed soldiers?
Servants of Victorian England popularized this plant-based tradition
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
A garden implement, a short burst of laughter, and a floozy
What is Ho Ho Ho?