Christmas Traditions
On which date is Christmas Day celebrated?
25th of December
In Home Alone, what is the name of the boy left behind at Christmas?
Kevin McCallister
Which Christmas song begins with the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Who is the historical figure that inspired the modern idea of Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
What sweet treat is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and Milk
: What plant is traditionally hung in doorways at Christmas and people kiss under it?
Mistletoe
What 1988 action film set during Christmas is often debated as a Christmas movie?
Die Hard
Who originally sang All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
Which Roman festival is thought to have influenced the timing of Christmas?
Saturnalia
What meat is traditionally served at Christmas in many Western countries?
Turkey
What festive object do people hang on doors as a Christmas decoration made of evergreen leaves?
wreath
What Christmas movie features a train traveling to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
Which Christmas song was the first to be broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
In what century was December 25 officially recognized as Christmas?
4th Century
In Japan, which fast-food chain is famously associated with Christmas dinner?
KFC
What traditional clothing item do people sometimes wear during Christmas celebrations that is often red or green? (think cold weather)
Christmas jumpers/sweaters
Which actor plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
Will Ferrell
Which Christmas song holds the record for the most covered song in history?
Silent Night
Which English leader banned the celebration of Christmas in the 1600s?
Oliver Cromwell
What German Christmas bread is filled with dried fruit and marzipan?
Stollen (or Christstollen / Weihnachtsstollen)
What Christmas tradition involves exchanging small gifts on December 6th in parts of Europe?
St. Nicholas Day
In Love Actually, how many main storylines are interwoven throughout the film?
Ten
Who composed the music for the ballet The Nutcracker?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
What was the original color of Santa Claus’s suit before red became popular?
Tan or Green
What Italian Christmas cake translates to “big bread”?
Panettone