UK vs USA
History
Weird Traditions
Other countries
Trivia
100
What is Santa Claus called in the UK?
Father Chistmas
100
Before the modern image of Santa Claus, there used to be a different one. Describe Santa Claus before 1930s and tell us what changed it.
Santa Claus didn't use to have a jolly image, he was more of a creepy and grumpy dude wearing green, purple and blue clothes. Coca-cola campaign changed it with their advert.
100
While in America the presents are left in Christmas stockings or under the tree, in Germany kids are searching for presents in their _________
...shoes.
100
Who is that?
Krampus, in central European popular legend, a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of St. Nicholas.
100
What do you hang in front of the fireplace for Santa to put presents in?
A stocking
200
What does Happy Chrimbo mean in England?
Merry Christmas
200
How did Rudolph story appear?
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer first appeared in 1939 to promote the opening of the latest shop in the Montgomery-Ward department store chain. The story was written by Robert May whose four-year-old daughter chose the name Rudolph. The famous song of the same name was written by his brother-in-law.
200
In Portugal people lay the table with a few extra settings. Why?
They do it for deceased family members
200
In which country is it customary for people to go to sauna on Christmas Day?
Finland
200
What is an edible Christmas house called?
Gingerbread house
300
Americans keep their presents under the Christmas tree. What about the British?
They keep their presents at the foot of the bed in a big stocking
300
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Originally named ‘The One Horse Open Sleigh’, James Lord Pierpont composed the song in 1850 for his Thanksgiving Sunday school class. The jingling bells refer to the New England sleigh races that were popular in the 1800s. Decades later, Christmas adopted ‘Jingle Bells’ as its own. 
300
In 1970s Japan was going through a poultry crisis. That's why the only place to have turkey was _______. Now it is customary to place orders in advance and go out for dinner there. What restaurant is it?
KFC
300
In this country people hide a pickle ornament somewhere within the branches of the tree and the first child to find it gets a special present.
Germany
300
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
In traditional lore, Santa Claus's sleigh is led by eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. In 1939 Rudolf joined their gang.
400
In the USA people write a wish list and send it to Santa Claus. What do the British do with this letter?
Set on fire in the fireplace.
400
The legend of Santa Claus began with which 4th century saint and where did this saint live?
The legend of Santa Claus began with Saint Nicholas. He is the patron saint of children, shopkeepers, pawnbrokers, and sailors, among others. The real Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of the town of Myra in Turkey. The Dutch named him Sinterklaas, which became Santa Claus when Dutch settlers took the tradition to the United States. 
400
Wicked Christmas Norwegians believe that Christmas Eve coincides with the arrival of evil spirits and witches. Logically, therefore, households will hide all their _______ before they go to sleep.
brooms
400
According to an old legend a poor widow and her children found a Christmas tree in thier garden but didn't have any money to decorate it. But when they woke up the next morning, it was covered by ________. Since then Ukrainians hang it on their Christmas trees to bring good luck
spider's web
400
What are rooms usually decorated with, under which people are supposed to kiss?
A mistletoe
500
Santa Claus gets milk and chocolate chip cookies when he comes. American kids might also leave a carrot for a reindeer. Although British children treat Father Christmas as an adult and leave some alcoholic drink for him. What is it?
brandy
500
What are the 12 Days of Christmas?
The 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6 (the Epiphany, sometimes also called Three Kings’ Day).
500
People in Mexico celebrate Christmas with a Festival where they carve this vegetable.
Radish
500
In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by a _______ (animal). It is supposed to have belonged to one of the three wise men who visited the newborn Jesus.
a camel
500
How many Home Alone movies are there?
Six 