Traditions
In Mexico, children celebrate by breaking this decorated, candy-filled object.
Piñata
Gingerbread
This country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
Germany
In the United States, children leave these out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Cookies and Milk
What does this German song, Stille Nacht first written in the 1800s, translate to?
Silent Night
In Japan, many people celebrate Christmas by eating this fast-food meal.
KFC
In England, families enjoy a sweet dessert made of dried fruits and nuts called this.
Christmas Pudding
In the Philippines, giant, colorful star-shaped lanterns called this are displayed during Christmas.
Parol
In the Netherlands, this character arrives from Spain on a steamboat to deliver gifts.
Sinterklaas
In England, people sing door-to-door during Christmas and this is called...
Caroling
In Sweden, this holiday figure helps deliver gifts and is not Santa Claus.
Saint Lucia or the Lucia figure
England
This country uses origami to decorate for Christmas to promote peace.
Japan
In Germany, this figure brings gifts on December 6th, the eve of Saint Nicholas Day.
Saint Nicholas
In Mexico, this traditional song is sung during the breaking of the piñata.
Las Posadas
In Italy, children eagerly await a gift from this witch-like figure on January 6th.
La Befana
In France, this long cake shaped log is a traditional Christmas dessert.
Buche de Noel
Christmas Cake
In Mexico, this type of handmade decoration is often made from paper and lights.
Papel Picado
In Italy, gifts are delivered by a flying witch-like woman on this holiday.
In France, children often leave their shoes by the fireplace in hopes of receiving gifts while singing this.
Christmas Carols
In Iceland, children place their shoes on windowsills for these 13 mischievous visitors.
In Poland, families usually eat this number of meatless dishes on Christmas Eve.
In Norway, people hide this in the house on Christmas Eve, and children try to find it.
A broom
In Iceland, these 13 characters each have a mischievous personality and leave gifts or tricks.
Yule Lads
This Russian Christmas figure brings gifts and is similar to Santa Claus.
Ded Moroz
Father Frost