Christmas Traditions Around the World
In which country do people eat KFC as a popular Christmas meal?
Japan!
“Silent night, ___ night, all is calm, all is ___."
holy / bright
In The Grinch (2018 animated version), what color is the Grinch?
Green
What gifts did the three kings bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
In which country do children leave out their shoes to be filled with gifts on Christmas Eve?
Netherlands
“Away in a ___, no crib for a ___, the little Lord Jesus laid down his ___."
manger / bed / sweet head
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), who plays the Grinch?
Jim Carrey
What kind of animal is often shown in the nativity with Jesus?
Ox, Sheep and donkey
Which country has a Christmas witch called La Befana who brings gifts?
Italy
“Do you hear what I ___? Said the night wind to the little ___.”
hear / lamb
What is the name of the main character in Elf who was raised by elves at the North Pole?
Buddy
Which Roman Emperor issued the decree that led Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
Where does Krampus, a dark companion of St. Nicholas, punish naughty children?
Austria/Germany
“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive ___.”
Israel
In the “Home Alone” series, name at least two destinations that the McKenzie family traveled to on vacation.
Paris, New York, Tokyo
Who prepares the way for Jesus’ ministry and is born shortly before him?
John the Baptist
In which country do people roller-skate to church on Christmas morning?
Venezuela
“Baby, it’s cold outside, the evening is ___, but baby it’s cold ___.”
wonderful / outside
In “A Christmas Story” (1983), Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun, but what warning does everyone keep giving him about it? Name at least two specific things he is warned about.
Don’t shoot your eye out
Be careful with it / it’s dangerous
Which saint is traditionally credited with creating the first nativity scene?
St. Francis of Assisi