A very Danish Christmas
The History of Christmas
Christmas around the world
Christmas in movies
Classmate Trivia
100

The hour the sun sets in Denmark on Christmas

What is the 3 o'clock hour?

100

Name three figures that would traditionally be present in a nativity scene.

Examples: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the wisemen, shepherds, donkey, camel, sheep.

100

In this warm Southern Hemisphere country, Christmas often involves barbecues and beach trips instead of snow.

What is Australia?

100

This 1990 comedy about Kevin being left behind during Christmas vacation is still one of the most-watched holiday movies today.

What is Home Alone?

100

This student is the oldest in the class

Who is Sofiia?

200

This sauce is a classic topping for risalamande

What is cherry sauce?

200

The date of December 25th was chosen for Christmas in the 4th century by leaders of this major historic empire.

What is the Roman Empire?

200

In this European country, children leave shoes out for Sinterklaas on December 5th.

What is The Netherlands?

200

This green figure tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.

Who is the Grinch?

200

This animal is Kyna's favorite.

What is a snake?

300
The most popular Christmas song in Denmark

What is "Jul det' cool"? (MC Einar)

300

This company popularized Santa as wearing red robes.

What is Coca-Cola? (Yes, they didn't start the trend, but they certainly cemented it.)

300

Here, for Christmas, people eat 'Mattak', which is whale skin with a strip of blubber inside. It is supposed to taste like fresh coconut, but is often too tough to chew and is usually swallowed. 

What is Greenland?

300

This character, voiced by Will Ferrell, travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his real father.

Who is Buddy the Elf?
300

This person jumped into a jellyfish infested ocean to get their flipflops back.

Who is Sahasra

400

In Danish, name this spiced mulled wine sold widely in Denmark.

What is gløgg?

400

This 1843 novel helped popularise family-centred, charitable Christmas celebrations in Victorian Britain.

What is A Christmas Carol?

400

This fast food joint is very popular in Japan on Christmas.

What is KFC?

400

This classic 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis is often debated as a Christmas film—but many fans insist it is one.

What is Die Hard?

400

Which student has had 5 concussions?

Who is Ethan?

500

For Christmas, Denmark produces 11 million _____ every year. (90% are exported)

What are Christmas trees?

500

This ancient Roman festival, held in December, involved gift-giving and feasting and influenced later Christmas traditions.

What is Saturnalia?

500

This figure is an evil half-goat, half-demon Christmas figure in Austria (and some other countries) that is the keeper of the naughty list.

Who is Krampus?

500

This British ensemble movie from 2003 weaves together multiple stories, including a Prime Minister, a rock star, and a school nativity play.

What is Love Actually?

500

This student has the oldest sibling.

Who is Jack (and his 30 year old sister)?

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