SIG Fun Facts
This SIG team member was born in Nairobi, Kenya and majored in Finance and Accounting.
Yahya
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with these symbols of good luck.
What are spider webs?
This sweet treat was once used as medicine to cure ailments like headaches and indigestion.
What is chocolate?
This 1990 holiday movie features a young boy left behind while his family flies to Paris.
What is Home Alone?
What do people in Spain traditionally eat at each stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?
Twelve grapes
Born in the Philippines, this SIG team member studied Neuroscience and Economics.
Mahdi
People in Colombia light thousands of candles on this day to mark the start of the Christmas season.
What is the Day of the Little Candles (Día de las Velitas)?
In the 1800s, doctors prescribed this fizzy beverage for stomach issues.
What is Coca-Cola?
This pop diva’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is considered the most streamed Christmas song of all time.
Who is Mariah Carey?
In which city is the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve?
New York City
This team member from Neptune, New Jersey focused their studies on Public Policy.
Neelay
In Ireland, it’s tradition to leave this beverage and cake out for Santa.
What is Guinness and mince pie?
Doctors in ancient Egypt used this unusual material to help set broken bones.
What is honey?
In the classic Christmas TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of Rudolph’s love interest?
Who is Clarice?
In Brazil, what do people traditionally wear on New Year's Eve for good luck?
White Clothes
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, this team member pursued Finance and Pre-Med.
Ethan
In Venezuela, families attend early morning church services by traveling in this unique way
What is roller-skating?
This famous Italian artist dissected human bodies to study anatomy and improve his art.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This 1980s holiday charity anthem featured artists like Bono, George Michael, and Boy George raising money for famine relief.
What is Do They Know It’s Christmas?
What do Russian children do to celebrate the New Year?
Decorate a New Year Tree
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, this SIG team member majored in Health Policy and Management.
Aleah
People in Japan enjoy this fast-food meal as a Christmas tradition.
What is KFC?
Some hospitals use this animal in therapy to calm and comfort patients
What are llamas?
This popular Christmas tune was originally meant for Thanksgiving and is the oldest copyrighted Christmas song.
What is Jingle Bells?
What color underwear is worn for good luck on New Year's Eve in Italy?
Red