World Christmas Traditions
In what country is a hockey-like ball game played only once a year, on Christmas afternoon
Ethiopia
What two new desserts were introduced this year for the holiday season?
a peppermint brownie cake pop (170 calories) and a chocolate creme whoopie pie (190 calories)
What is the name of the dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max
What year was the first Netflix original movie released?
2015
In 1946, Nat King Cole recorded a hit with a song about “chestnuts roasting over an open fire”. What is the name of this song?
The Christmas Song
What does Sinterklaas do with German children's shoes on Dec. 5?
Fills them with candy and toys
How many patterns of gift cards did starbucks release this year for the holiday season?
6 - now including a new Kwanzaa seasonal card
In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas?
What is the name of the head elf in The Santa Clause?
Bernard
In 1947, Gene Autry recorded a song in which he told listeners that "Hang your stockings and say your prayers cause Santa Claus comes tonight”. What is the name of this song?
Here Comes Santa Clause
What is a main part of the traditional Christmas feast in Costa Rica?
tamales
What year was the seasonal red cup introduced?
Introduced in 1997, Starbucks’s seasonal red cups are “one of the first signs that holiday is just around the corner”
How many lights were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation? (within 2000)
25,000
She plays a princess and a baker in the Princess Switch
Vanessa Hudgens
Jimmy Boyd was 12 years old in 1952 when he scored a hit with a song about something that happened under the mistletoe. What is the name of this song?
I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Clause
This country will often exchange books on Christmas Eve, then spend the rest of the night reading them and eating chocolate. The tradition is part of a season called Jolabokaflod, or “The Christmas Book Flood.”
Iceland
What year was the holiday blend introduced to starbucks (within 5 years)
Starbucks introduced its Christmas Blend in 1985. The company’s cuppers–expert coffee tasters–spend three months perfecting the medley. The mix is tweaked each year.
In the movie White Christmas, what are the sisters' names?
Betty and Judy
Kat Graham is given a magical advent calendar, that helps her gain the confidence she needs to be herself at Christmas time.
The Holiday Calendar
In 1953 Bing Crosby had a huge hit with a song that is originally called “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” in German. What is the name of this song?
Silent Night
On Christmas Eve, Italian families participate in what kind of feast?
The feast of seven fishes
When are Starbucks famous holiday cups put into production each year?
Starting in July
What color is the ornament Charlie Brown puts on his tree?
Red
In this movie Ellen Langford (Eliza Taylor) has to travel to her father's hometown and hand-deliver an important Christmas letter in order to become the CEO of her family's gift business.
Christmas Inheritance
All I want for Christmas is You!