Holiday traditions around the world
In what country is it tradition to eat KFC for dinner on Christmas?
Japan!
From the movie ELF
"We elves try to stick to the 4 main food groups; __, __ ___, __ __, and ____."
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6!
How tall is the current record holder for tallest Christmas tree? Bonus: What city?
(Extra hint: This tree is over twice the height of the Rockefeller tree!)
212 feet (64.6m), in Seattle! (1950)
A Christmas Story was originally a series of short stories that were published in this magazine
Playboy
In what country is it tradition to find a pickle ornament in the tree for an extra present?
Germany!
From the movie Klaus
"A simple act of _______ always sparks another."
Kindness
How many inches of snow falls in the US each year on average? (closest one wins!)
118 inches!
How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?
13!
This classic Christmas movie was originally a box office bomb before later coming back as a big hit!
It's a Wonderful Life
In what country is it tradition to not eat dinner until somebody spots the first star in the sky?
Poland!
From The Polar Express
"Just remember, the true spirit of ______ lies in your heart."
Christmas
What nearby city held the record for the largest snowball fight? (bonus: How many people participated?)
Seattle, 6,000 people!
How much does the average American spend on Holiday gifts?
about 1000$
This holiday movie was the first Muppet movie made without Jim Henson
The Muppet Christmas Carol
In what country is it tradition to go surfing on Christmas?
Australia!
From Miracle on 34th street
"_____ is believing in things when common sense tells you not to."
What is a thundersnow?
A Snowstorm combined with a thunderstorm!
What is *the* most popular Holiday food?
Roasted potatoes!
This action movie is widely considered a Holiday movie!
Die Hard
In what country is it tradition to have a barbeque or have a picnic?
South Africa!
From How the Grinch Stole Christmas
"What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas... perhaps... ____ __ ____ ___ ___."
Means a little bit more.
Chionophobia is the fear of what?
Snow!
What were candy canes originally made for?
To keep children quiet during Christmas Mass
How long did it take for Jim Carey to get his makeup done for the live action Grinch movie?
8.5 hours!