Christmas (Kids)
Christmas through the Years
Kiwi Christmas
Carols
Holiday Drinks
100

Mary and Joseph traveled to what town?

Bethlehem

100

A Greek saint is the origin of a very common Christmas activity, which typically occurs on Christmas morning. The saint is reputed to have distributed his parents' significant wealth generously following their death. One story tells of how he secretly dropped bags of gold coins down a pious man's chimney after the pious man had fallen on hard times, so that the pious man could arrange marriages and provide dowries for his three daughters to secure their future. What is the tradition?

Santa Clause bringing gifts / gift giving / stockings

100

Rather than the American turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes that are common holiday meals, Kiwi's traditional Christmas meal will likely be cooked on this sunny-weather-friendly apparatus.

What is a BBQ?

100

This song is about the outcast member of Santa's reindeer herd proving himself one Christmas Eve when there is poor visibility due to inclement weather.

What is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer?

100

This common holiday drinks is believed to have originated from an early medieval British drink called posset, which was made with hot milk that was curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices. It was used to cure colds and flus.

What is eggnog?

200

Baby Jesus was placed in a __________.

A manger, a feeding trough, a place for animal food.

200

Known in the UK as "round robin" letters, this Christmas tradition dating back at least to the 19th century receives mixed reviews today - some find it interesting and personalised, while others assume the senders are bragging or detailing insignificant minutiae from the sender's year.

What are Christmas Letters?

200

While in the Northern Hemisphere, Santa comes via sled and reindeer, in the Southern Hemisphere, Santa has been viewed arriving via this method of waterborne transportation.

What is a surf board?

200

This song's lyrics detail a series of increasingly numerous gifts from "my true love," given over the Christmas season.

What is "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

200

This drink was first introduced to the masses by Starbucks in 2002. Today it is a holiday classic that many coffee shops carry during the Christmas season.

What is a Peppermint Mocha?

300

Angels appeared to what kind of animal workers to announce that Jesus was born?

Shepherds

300

Originally a German Christmas tradition, Prince Albert popularised this Christmas icon for the English speaking world when Godey's Lady's Book published illustrations of the royal family family's 1848 Christmas celebrations.

What is Christmas Trees?

300

This National Kiwi holiday originates from the British influence in New Zealand. On this day, servants supposedly would have the day off to visit their families after serving their masters on Christmas day. It was customary for the aristocracy to send leftovers and baked goods in a box for the servants to take home.

What is Boxing Day?

300

This song is sung from the point of view of a soldier stationed overseas during World War II, writing a letter to his family. In the message, he tells his family he will be coming home and to prepare the holiday for him, and requests snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree.

What is, "I'll be Home for Christmas"?

300

This non-coffee drink is hugely popular year round, but its warming spices seem particularly suited to the cold winter months.

What is a Chai Latte?

400

What did the wise men (magi) follow to find Jesus?

A star

400

Originally eaten by Roman Soldiers since it held many calorie-dense dried foods, and once outlawed in Europe for being "sinfully rich," this dish is now commonly associated with Christmas and has a tarnished reputation for being the gift you give to someone you don't like.

What is fruit cake?

400

There is a longstanding fight between Aussies and Kiwis as to which country invented this common Christmas dessert.

What is Pavlova?

400

Activities mentioned in this song include hosting parties, spontaneous visits from friends, universal social gaiety, spending time with loved ones, sledding for children, roasting marshmallows, sharing stories about previous Christmases, and singing Christmas carols in winter weather.

What is, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!"?

400

Starbucks serves this holiday latte with whipped cream infused with cloves and cinnamon and a sweet molasses syrup on top to ensure the classic spicy, sweet taste is experienced from start to finish.

What is a gingerbread latte?

500

What were the gifts that the wise men (magi) brought to Jesus?

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh 

500

This Christmas tradition reached its height in popularity during the Victorian Era. The long, dark, electricity-less nights around a fire created a rich atmosphere for the imaginative activity.

What is telling ghost stories?

500

This native New Zealand tree is known as the Kiwi Christmas Tree due to the red flowers that bloom in early summer amidst its dark green foliage.

What is the Pohutukawa?

500

This is a song reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting, including reference to Christmas trees, sleighs, and the semi-archaic tradition of hand writing Christmas cards to friends and acquaintances.

What is, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"?

500

This longstanding winter drink dates back to at least the 1650s. Its ties to America were strengthened as trade between Jamaica and the American colonies were established.

What is Hot Buttered Rum?

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