Christmas Around the World
Name that Tune
All Things "Elf"
Bet You Didn't Know That
Misc.
100
The real St. Nicholas lived in this country.
What is Turkey?
100

"We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman..."

"Walking in a Winter Wonderland"

100
Name an elf’s four main food groups.
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.
100

In the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" this is given on the 10th day.

What is ten lords-a-leaping?

100

There's a superstition in the Czech Republic that says if you throw this item over your shoulder on Christmas day, if a certain part of it points towards the door, you will be married soon!

What is a shoe

200
In this Spanish speaking country, the poinsettia was first grown and known as "Flower of the Holy Night".
What is Mexico.
200

"On a cold winter's night that was so deep..."

"The First Noel"

200
What word is fun for Buddy to say?
Francisco.
200

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

What is an old silk hat

200

This is the most popular item to put on top of a Christmas tree.

What is an angel?

300
The first Christmas cards were made here, where tourists can now "eye" many iconic sights.
What is London, England?
300

"God and sinners reconciled..."

"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"

300
The Santa at the department store smells like what?
Beef and cheese-- NOT Santa.
300

This southern state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as an official holiday in 1836.

What is Alabama?

300

You would receive this many gifts in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas".

What is 364?

400
In this south Asian country, instead of having traditional Christmas Trees, a banana or mango tree is decorated. Christians often put small oil burning clay lamps on the flat roofs of their homes to show their neighbors that Jesus is the light of the world.
What is India?
400

"Holy infant so tender and mild..."

"Silent Night"

400
Name 2 things Buddy wants to do with his dad. (bonus 200 points for getting all 4).
"First we'll make snow angels for two hours, then we'll go ice skating, then we'll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie-dough as fast as we can, and then... we'll snuggle."
400

In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?

Who is Ebenezer 

400

This company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931, making it the oldest company to do so!

What is Coca-Cola.

500
Although not a national or religious holiday, this pacific island country celebrates Christmas by eating fried chicken and cake, and exchanging presents with significant others as a sort of Valentine's Day.
What is Japan?
500

"As the shoppers rush home with their treasures..."

"Silver Bells"

500
How does Buddy get to New York? (detail)
"I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel."
500

What gifts did the Three Wise Men bring?

What is gold, myrrh, and frankincense

500

This Canadian City's Santa Claus parade is one of the largest parade productions in North America with a parade route almost 3.5 miles long and half a million people in attendance. 

What is Toronto

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