Christmas Around the World
What country is known for eating fried chicken on Christmas Day?
Japan
What movie features a kid accidentally left home alone?
Home Alone
Finish the lyric: “You’re a mean one, Mr. ___”
Grinch
What color is Santa’s suit traditionally?
Red
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
What country celebrates Christmas with a giant straw goat called the Yule Goat?
Sweden
What animated character learns the meaning of Christmas after trying to steal it?
The Grinch
What Christmas song talks about a snowman that comes to life?
Frosty the Snowman
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A star or angel
What historical figure is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas
In what country do children leave shoes out instead of stockings?
Netherlands
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
Which song begins with “You better watch out…”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What plant is people supposed to kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
In what country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
Germany
What holiday figure delivers gifts in Italy on January 6th?
La Befana
What Christmas movie takes place mostly on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles?
Die Hard
What singer is known as the “Queen of Christmas”?
Mariah Carey
What holiday comes exactly one week after Christmas?
New Year’s Day
Who wrote a Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
What country celebrates Christmas with a spider-web decoration tradition?
Ukraine
What is the name of the train in The Polar Express?
The Polar Express
How many reindeer are named in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
9
What popular Christmas treat is shaped like a hook?
Candy cane
What country sends a Christmas tree to London every year as a symbol of friendship?
Norway