The Manger
This is the word for a feeding trough where Jesus was laid after he was born.
manger
This saint, whose feast day is on December 6, is the patron of children and the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
This Italian Christmas cake is a sweet bread with candied fruits and raisins.
panettone
In this country, people traditionally eat KFC on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.
Japan
This is the name of the period of four Sundays before Christmas, when Christians prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Advent
This is the name of the angel who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
Gabriel
This beverage company is credited with popularizing the image of Santa Claus as a jolly, red-suited man with a white beard.
Coca-Cola
This French Christmas cake is shaped like a log and can be filled with cream, chocolate, or fruit.
Yule log / Buche De Noel
In this country, people celebrate Christmas on January 7th, according to the Julian calendar.
Ethiopia
This is the name of the day that marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, and the visit of the three wise men to baby Jesus.
Epiphany / Three Kings Day
This is the name of the city where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
This country is where the original Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, was born
Turkey
These striped candies are shaped like a shepherd’s crook.
candy canes
In this country, people decorate their Christmas trees with spider webs, because of an old legend.
Ukraine
This is the name of the astronomical phenomenon that occurs on December 21st or 22nd, and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
winter solstice
These are the people who were tending their flocks nearby and came to see Jesus after hearing the angel’s message.
Shepherds
These are the names of Santa’s nine reindeer, including the one with a shiny nose
Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
These cookies are shaped like crescents and are dusted with powdered sugar. They are also known as Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding cookies.
snowballs
In this country, people exchange gifts on December 26th, which is known as Boxing Day.
United Kingdom
This is the year when the movie “Home Alone” was released and became a Christmas classic.
1990
This is the name of the Roman emperor who ordered a census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
Augustus
The Canada Post uses the characters ______ as the postal code for letters sent to Santa
These cookies are soft and chewy and are flavored with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. They are often cut into shapes and decorated with icing
gingerbread cookies
This city in France is known as the “Capital of Christmas”, and hosts the oldest Christmas market in Europe.
Strasbourg
This is the year when the song “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby became the best-selling single of all time.
1942