Christmas Around the World
Children participate in a nine-day reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for lodging called Las Posadas.
What is Mexico?
"I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need"
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey?
Christmas celebrates the birth of this individual.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This basketball legend played in more Christmas Day games than any other NBA player.
Who is Lebron James?
A giant star-shaped lantern called a Parol is displayed in towns during the Christmas Season.
What is the Philippines?
"Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild"
What is Silent Night?
The story of the Three Wise Men helped inspire this Christmas tradition.
What is gift giving?
These two sport leagues in the U.S have never had a single game during Christmas Day due to being in the off-season.
What are the MLB (Major League Baseball) and the MLS (Major League Soccer).
Families enjoy Boxing Day in this country, a holiday observed the day after Christmas with shopping and sports.
What is the United Kingdom?
"Face of a lover with a fire in his heart. A man undercover, but you tore him apart"
What is "Last Christmas" by Wham! ?
The Christmas Truce was an event in 1914 where soldiers from both opposing sides briefly stopped fighting to celebrate Christmas together. During which global conflict did this occur?
What is World War I?
This soccer league is famous for its packed schedule of Christmas Day matches.
What is the Premier League?
In Ukraine, people often decorate their Christmas trees with this unusual ornament, believed to bring good luck.
What are spider webs?
"Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies"
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
In 1843, Charles Dickens published this novel which helped popularize Christmas, including characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and three spirits embodying Christmas.
What is A Christmas Carol?
This famous 1971 NFL game saw the Miami Dolphins defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in double overtime on Christmas Day.
What is the longest game in NFL history?
In Japan, a popular modern Christmas tradition is eating from this this fast-food chain on Christmas Eve.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?
"Remember Christ our Savior, was born on Christmas Day, To save us all from Satan's pow'r, When we were gone astray"
What is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
In the 1600s, people were fined for celebrating Christmas in this American Colony.
What is the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
One of the most well-known Christmas Day games in the NBA occurred in 2016 between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the latter winning 109-108. Who scored the most points in that game?
Who is Kevin Durant?