Christmas around the World
Holiday Tunes
Yuletide Yums
Festive Flicks
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In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
100
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, lords a-leaping appear in this quantity.
What is ten?
100
When I was 5 years old, my mom forgot about these 2 traditional Christmas Eve staples, so we left out a Food Lion Brand Black Cherry Soda and a ripe banana for Santa Claus instead.
What are milk and cookies?
100
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
What is falling off a roof?
100
This merry member of our staff posed with her sweet mother and son for this festive photo
Meredith!
200
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
Who is Father Christmas?
200
This popular song written to celebrate Thanksgiving has been usurped by the Christmas holiday, despite it never being mentioned in the song
What is Jingle Bells?
200
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
What is Roast Beast?
200
There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.
What is Die Hard?
200
Yum Yum! This faculty member decorates Christmas cookies every year, don't forget to vote on Facebook
Lauren S.!
300
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
300
Audio Clue: These two artists are featured in this 2011 rendition of the classic "White Christmas"
Who are Michael Bublé and Shania Twain?
300
This traditional Christmas beverage, made with brandy, fruit juices, and spices, is also the subject of an English folk song
What is Wassail?
300
The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor.
Who is Michael Caine?
300
Here we see a staff member with Josh and and old flame, Santa. We're so glad she's celebrating her 2000th Christmas with us!
You know Donner (and Blitzen)
400
It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”
What is Mele Kalikimaka?
400
These barnyard beasts kept time for a humble percussionist in the Christmas carol, “The Little Drummer Boy”.
What are an ox and lamb?
400
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
400
This disability prevents George from serving in WW2 in the holiday classic "Its a Wonderful Life"
What is deafness in one ear?
400
Save the neck for me, Clark! this alumna teacher is reader for her Christmas vacation.
Megan!
500
In this county, a Christmas witch drops presents down the chimney instead of Santa
What is Italy?
500
Good King Wenceslas looked out on this Medieval Feast Day, traditionally held on 12/26.
The Feast of (St.) Stephen
500
These are the four major food groups for elves in the Christmas film “Elf”.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
500
Audio Clue! Identify the film.
What is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
500
This staff-emeritus played "Pa" in the 11th grade teams production of "Twas the Night Before Redneck Christmas" also known as "Up on the Trailer"
Phyllis!