Christmas Customs Around the World
It is traditional to eat this animal for Christmas dinner.
What is a turkey?
In 1620, this group of people aboard the Mayflower celebrated the first recorded Christmas in the New World.
Who were the Pilgrims?
The tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace is said to have originated from the story of this generous saint.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
In China, the New Year is celebrated according to this lunar calendar animal in a twelve-year cycle.
What is the Chinese Zodiac?
At this location, people go to see the apple drop at midnight of New Year's Day.
What is Times Square?
It is customary to have this special dessert at Christmastime.
What is Christmas pudding?
This English monarch is often credited with popularizing the celebration of Christmas as we know it today.
Who is Queen Victoria?
The first printed reference to a Christmas tree in America appeared in the 1830s in this state.
What is Pennsylvania?
In Jewish tradition, this New Year festival occurs in the fall and is known as the "Day of Atonement."
What is Yom Kippur?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, it is a tradition to eat twelve of these as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.
What are grapes?
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on this day, which is different from regular Christmas.
What is January 7th?
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for this holiday and was never intended to be a Christmas song.
What is Thanksgiving?
This country is credited with the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
The Thai New Year, occurring in this month, is known as Songkran and is famous for its water fights.
What is April?
In Russia, it is a tradition to write a wish on a piece of paper, burn it, and then add the ashes to this New Year's beverage.
What is champagne?
This day is known as Sinter Klaus day in some countries.
What is December 5th?
In 1647, the celebration of Christmas was banned in this European country due to its association with revelry and excess.
What is England?
The world's tallest Christmas tree was erected in 1950 in this city, known for its coffee.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
In Ethiopia, New Year's Day, known as Enkutatash, falls in this month of the Gregorian calendar.
What is September?
In Brazil, it is common to wear this color on New Year's Eve for good luck and prosperity.
What is white?
This festival is held in San Fernando, Philippines, annually around Christmas time.
What is the Ligligan Parul (Giant Lantern Festival)?
Saint Nicholas lived in this Middle Eastern country.
What is Turkey?
This evergreen tree variety is most commonly used as a Christmas tree.
What is the Balsam Fir?
This lunar-solar event defines the Chinese New Year.
What is the second new moon after the winter solstice?
In Scotland, the New Year's celebration is known as this, a word derived from the Old French term meaning "new gift."
What is Hogmanay?