Christmas Traditions
What plant is traditionally hung in doorways for people to kiss under?
Mistletoe
In which country is Christmas celebrated during summer?
Australia
What red-and-white striped candy is associated with Christmas?
Candy cane
Who tries to steal Christmas in a famous Dr. Seuss story?
The Grinch
What two colours are most commonly associated with Santa Claus today?
Red and White
What day is celebrated on December 26 in the UK and some Commonwealth countries?
Boxing Day
Which country is famous for eating fried chicken on Christmas Day?
Japan
What British Christmas dessert is often set on fire before serving?
Christmas pudding
In Home Alone, what city does Kevin live in?
Chicago
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Which country is known for hiding brooms on Christmas Eve to ward off evil spirits?
Norway
In which country do children put shoes out instead of stockings for gifts?
The Netherlands
From which Italian city does panettone originate?
Milan
Which song includes the lyric “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”?
The Christmas Song
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a legal holiday?
Alabama
In which country do people traditionally light candles on Christmas trees instead of electric lights?
Germany
In which city do people traditionally roller-skate to early Christmas Mass?
Caracas, Venezuela
What Scandinavian spiced wine is traditionally served at Christmas?
Glögg(mulled wine)
Which department store is central to Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s
What does the word “Noel” originally mean?
Christmas, birthday or birth
Which ancient winter festival influenced many modern Christmas traditions?
Yule (winter solstice festival)
What country celebrates the Giant Lantern Festival (Ligligan Parul) during Christmas?
Philippines
What Danish Christmas dessert traditionally hides a single almond for good luck?
Risalamande (Danish Rice Pudding)
In what year was “All I Want for Christmas Is You” released?
1994
Which Roman emperor declared December 25 a public holiday?
Emperor Constantine