Christmas Around the World
In this country, Christmas began as a Christian celebration
What is Israel
These baked treats are often left out for Santa
What are cookies
The year Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the U.S.
What is 1870
This red berry is toxic to humans but often used in decorations
What is holly
The song Little Drummer Boy instructs to play this instrument for the newborn king
What is the drum
In this country, children leave shoes out for gifts on Christmas Eve
What is Spain
A warm holiday drink often topped with marshmallows
What is hot chocolate
The author of A Christmas Carol
Who is Charles Dickens
The Christmas tree tradition originated in this type of culture
What is Germanic pagan / German
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was originally a story for this company’s promotion
What is Montgomery Ward
A pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree in this country
What is Germany
This dessert is known as Christmas pudding in the UK
What is figgy pudding
The pagan festival that heavily influenced Christmas traditions
What is Yule
Real reindeer (caribou) have this unique adaptation for winter vision
They can see ultraviolet light.
This holiday song was first broadcast from space in 1965
What is Jingle Bells
This European country celebrates St. Nicholas Day on December 6
What is Germany
A spiced holiday cookie often shaped like people or houses
What is gingerbread
The first state in the U.S. to officially recognize Christmas
What is Alabama
The yule log was originally this type of tree in Europe
What is oak
Silent Night was originally written in this language
What is German
Christmas is celebrated during summer in this country
What is Australia
This holiday dessert is traditionally rolled and filled with cream
What is a Yule log (Bûche de Noël)
The city believed to be the birthplace of St. Nicholas
What is Myra (modern-day Turkey)
The modern electric Christmas lights were invented in this year
What is 1882
The song Here Comes Santa Claus was inspired by a real-life parade in this state
What is Arizona