Holiday Traditions
What holiday treat is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk
In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups that elves stick to?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What is a common game played at office holiday parties involving gift swapping?
White Elephant or Secret Santa
Finish the lyric: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the __."
Way
What plant is commonly associated with stealing a kiss during the holidays?
Mistletoe
What is the name of the Grinch's dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday tradition where children re-enact Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay?
Las Posadas
What is the most popular Christmas decoration in office spaces?
Christmas lights or mini trees
What does Frosty the Snowman have for a nose?
A button
What is the name of the holiday where people wear ugly sweaters?
Ugly Sweater Day
In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
What is the traditional Italian Christmas dessert that’s a sweet bread with dried fruits?
Panettone
What is the ideal way to dress up your cubicle for the holidays?
String lights, garland, or a small wreath
In the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what did the other reindeer never let Rudolph do?
Join in any reindeer games
True or False: The tradition of decorating Christmas trees started in Germany.
True
What is the name of the boy who boards The Polar Express?
He is unnamed but referred to as "Hero Boy"
In Japan, what is a popular food to eat on Christmas?
Fried chicken, especially from KFC
True or False: It's inappropriate to bring homemade treats for the office during the holidays.
False
What is the name of the song that begins with "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me"?
The 12 Days of Christmas
In the "12 Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five golden rings
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal is hiding in the Christmas tree?
A squirrel
In Sweden, what large animal made of straw is burned in a famous Christmas tradition?
What is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gift wrapping for an office holiday gift exchange?
Using reusable items like fabric, scarves, or gift bags, wrapping gifts in newspaper or recycled paper, or skipping wrapping altogether and presenting the gift creatively.
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What Christmas song was sung by Bing Crosby and became the best-selling single of all time?