Holiday Drinks
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called milk punch?
Eggnog
This dessert came to be closely associated with the culture of the Southern United States in the 1940s and 1950s. its main ingredient is native to the southern United States. Archaeological evidence found in Texas indicates that Native Americans used the main ingredient more than 8,000 years ago.
Pecan Pie (puh·kaan , pi-KAHN, PEE-Kahn, PEE-can, pick-AHN...)
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
This celebration is considered one of the country's most significant celebration, symbolizes family togetherness, forgiveness, and peace. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances...
Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year
Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
The Mistletoe
Archaeological remains in Mexico show that the Mokaya, a pre-Olmec people, were preparing this beverage over 3900 years ago. The Mayans will enjoy it warm, while the Aztecs drank it cold
Hot or Cold Chocolate/Cocoa
This confection was born from a mistake. When the chef of the Duke of Milan burned the Christmas cake, Toni came to the rescue with a sweet loaf made out of leftovers.
Panettone (Italy and eaten in many countries in Latinamerica)
Buying 12 round fruits in this country is believed to symbolize money, and thus can bring you luck in the coming year.
1) Argentina
2) Philippines
3) Austria
4) Colombia
5) South Africa
Philippines
Canada’s largest light festival, the Winter Festival of Lights in Ontario, will complete how many years in 2023?
1) 100
2) 60
3) 40
40 Years (With over sparkling 3 million lights and 75+ incredible displays of colorful visuals, Niagara Falls twinkles throughout this time)
to celebrate Los Años Viejos, which translates to “the old years,” a New Year’s tradition focused on destroying past demons. You’ll see many locals create dolls that resemble scarecrows, some decorated with signs, descriptions of their sins, or images of sinister people. As the clock hits midnight and celebrations begin, the front yard creations are lit on fire, symbolizing the fiery, smoky embers of one year and inviting good spirits to circle in the new.
1) Mexico
2) India
3) Thailand
4) Ecuador
5) Vietnam
Ecuador
The first record of this drink being spiced and heated can be found in Plautus's play Curculio, written during the 2nd century BC.
Mulled Wine
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff? This was a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
What’s the most popular kind of tree to use for a Christmas tree?
Nordmann Fir
Dragon Carnival, a fusion of pagan and Christian traditions, is a bustling winter festival in which country?
1) Norway
2) Slovenia
3) Romania
4) Spain
Slovenia
As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what? You’re supposed to have one for each chime?
Grapes
How many types of eggnog are consumed around the world?
1) 15
2) 13
3) 11
4) 10
5) 14
There are 11 countries or so with a version of the eggnog...
This sweet treat "Carrot Halwa" is mostly created in the Northern portion of this nation during the winters, when the carrot harvest is at its peak.
1) Qatar
2) India
3) Turkey
4) Iran
5) Saudi Arabia
India
In New Years Eve this country Tradition says you should—affectionately! —shatter old plates against the doors of your friends’ homes to ward off bad spirits and welcome happier vibes in the chaos.
1) China
2) Venezuela
3) Greece
4) Denmark
5) Australia
Denmark
This is believed to be the most difficult sled dog race in the world.
1,000-mile International Sled Dog Race which takes place between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
The juice from this fruit (native from North America) provides 23% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C (8-ounce serving)
Cranberries
This is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves. There are more than 10 countries which have a version of this dish..
Tamales
True or false, Hanukkah falls on a different date every calendar year.
True (Hanukkah begins on the evening of the 25th day of the Hebrew lunar month of Kislev every year. But the corresponding date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, so sometimes, Hanukkah falls right after Thanksgiving. Other times it kicks off right around Christmas)
This country celebrates the biggest display in the world with a blend of African & Portuguese cultures. Attracting almost 2 million visitors, this event is held a few days before Lent.
Brazil (Carnival)
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
15 years