Global Christmas Traditions
In what country did the tradition of leaving out milk and cookies for Santa Claus originate?
United States
In the film "A Christmas Story," what does Ralphie want as a Christmas present?
Red Ryder BB Gun
In France, what is the name of the Christmas log-shaped cake often enjoyed during the holiday season?
Bûche de Noël
In the song "Silver Bells," what is described as being on every street corner?
Silver bells
Which American department store is credited with creating the modern image of Santa Claus through its Christmas advertising in the early 20th century?
Coca-Cola
In which country did the tradition of the Advent calendar originate?
Germany
In the comedy film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," what is the main character's name?
Clark Griswold
In the United Kingdom, what is the traditional dessert served during Christmas?
Christmas Pudding
What is the title of the Christmas carol that begins with the lyrics "God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay"?
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
In what year did the famous World War I Christmas Truce take place?
1914
What Italian figure, known as the "Christmas Witch," is said to bring gifts to children on the night of January 5th?
La Befana
In the film "It's a Wonderful Life," what is the name of the guardian angel who shows George Bailey what life would have been like if he had never been born?
Clarence
In the Southern United States, what dish made from black-eyed peas is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck, but is also sometimes part of Christmas meals?
Hoppin' John
What Christmas carol contains the line "Troll the ancient Yuletide carol"?
"Deck the Halls"
During the Middle Ages, the head of which animal was displayed during "____ Head Feasts" in Christmas celebrations in England?
Boar
In what country is it a tradition to celebrate "Jólabókaflóð," also known as the Christmas Book Flood, where books are exchanged and enjoyed on Christmas Eve?
Iceland
In the movie "Elf," what is the four main food groups that Buddy mentions?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
In Japan, it has become a tradition to eat a specific fast-food item on Christmas. What is this popular Christmas meal?
KFC
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming
In what century did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate in Germany?
16th