Nonna's Kitchen
Italian Christmas Traditions
Thing's Nonna/Nonno say
Christmas Music/TV
Holidays around the world
1

What Italian dessert is traditionally served at Christmas and shaped like a dome?

Panettone

1

In this famous song, there is an animal called Dominick, what animal is Dominick?

Donkey

1

Nonna Lina said what when you would say no to Pizzelle?

Take-a Take

1

What movie features a boy accidentally left home alone at Christmas?

Home Alone

1

What Jewish holiday, often celebrated in December, lasts eight nights?

Hanukkah

3

What meat is most commonly found in Nonna’s sauce on Christmas Eve?

None - *No meat on Christmas Eve*

3

What is the name of the Italian Christmas Witch who brings gifts?

La Befana

3

What does Nonno say before you go anywhere and need to be safe?

Don't trust NOBODY!

3

What Christmas song starts with “You better watch out…”?

Santa Claus is coming to town

3

What African-American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, focuses on family and heritage?

Kwanzaa

5

What pasta is often hand-rolled by Nonna for special occasions?

Gnocchi

5

What holiday marks the end of the Christmas season in Italy?

Epiphany

5

If you buy Nonno something for Christmas what is an essential for after?

The receipt

5

What Christmas movie is about a train that takes kids to the North Pole

Polar Express


5

What Scandinavian celebration on December 13 honors Saint Lucia with candlelight processions?

St. Lucia Day

7

This year Nonna ordered food from Villa Marconi - What did she order from them?

Fish

7

What is traditionally placed under the Christmas tree in Italian homes?

The Nativity scene

7

When you only eat one plate, and say your full - What does Nonna say?

Why, you barely ate! Here eat eat!

7

What movie features a man who wakes up every day reliving Christmas?

Groundhog Day

7

What Mexican holiday celebrates the journey of Mary and Joseph with nightly reenactments before Christmas?

Las Posadas

10

In 2033, Christmas will be on the same day of which other holiday?

Eid

10

What Italian word means “Nativity scene”?

Presepe

10

Nonna never runs out of this bubbly golden drink - What is it?

Canada Dry/Ginger Ale

10

What Christmas song is traditionally sung at the end of many holiday gatherings?

Auld Lang Syne

10

What ancient Iranian festival, celebrated on the winter solstice, marks the victory of light over darkness?

Yalda Night

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