Christmas traditions
This Danish Christmas dessert contains one whole almond — the finder wins a prize.
Risalamande
In Home Alone, Kevin wishes his family would disappear — after this specific household argument.
A fight over the spilled milk and Buzz eating Kevin’s pizza
Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
This warm drink made with wine, spices, and citrus is a Scandinavian holiday classic.
Gløgg / Mulled wine
According to Christmas lore, if two people stand under this plant, they’re supposed to kiss — but most people just awkwardly giggle instead.
Mistletoe
In Italy, children wait not only for Babbo Natale but also this old woman who delivers gifts on January 6th.
La befana
In The Grinch (live action), what is the name of the little girl who tries to convince Whoville that the Grinch isn’t so bad?
Cindy Lou Who
Which Christmas hit became famous again thanks to the movie Love Actually?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You”/“Christmas Is All Around”
This Italian Christmas dessert often causes arguments about whether raisins belong in it — and has a shorter, denser cousin called “pandoro.”
Panettone
In Japan, it’s a Christmas tradition for many families to eat their holiday meal from this fast-food chain.
KFC
In Spain, this famous Christmas lottery — the biggest in the world — is drawn every December 22nd.
El Gordo
In Love Actually, the British Prime Minister falls in love with this person.
Natalie
Which artist sings Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?
Brenda Lee
This Spanish Christmas treat is made of almonds and honey, comes in hard or soft versions, and is eaten all throughout December.
Turrón
This country officially declared Santa Claus a citizen in 2010.
Canada
In Germany, children leave a clean shoe outside on December 5th so this saint can fill it with treats.
Saint Nicholas (Nikolaus)
In The Holiday, the house swap takes place between these two countries.
The U.S. and the U.K.
In "Carol of the Bells", the repeating four-note motif was inspired by a traditional which-country New Year’s chant?
Ukraine
This Danish Christmas rice-based dessert hides a whole almond, but unlike risalamande, it is made using leftover rice porridge and eaten earlier in December.
Risengrød
The tallest natural Christmas tree ever displayed was over 67 meters tall and stood in this U.S. city in 1950 (USA).
Seattle
In Ukraine, Christmas decorations often include this creature, symbolizing good luck after helping a poor family decorate their tree.
A spider/spiderwebs
In Elf, Buddy’s human father works in this famous NYC location.
The Empire State Building
Which iconic Christmas ballet features Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy?
The Nutcracker
This rich winter stew appears in many European countries — including Germany, Denmark, and Ukraine — and typically includes cabbage or sauerkraut as a main ingredient.
Cabbage stew / Sauerkraut-based stew
This country sends a giant Christmas tree to London every year as thanks for WWII help.
Norway