Santa Around the World
This person attended the First Council of Nicaea, was born in modern day Greece, and is the inspiration behind modern day Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
"I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need..."
This country gifts Britain with their tree for Trafalgar Square each year.
What is Norway?
A man learns that he should always read the fine print.
What is "The Santa Clause?"
The evening or entire day before Christmas Day.
What is Christmas Eve?
This Santa used to receive mince pie and brandy during their gift giving rounds.
Who is Father Christmas?
"And Heaven and Nature sing
And Heaven and Nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing..."
What is "Joy to the World"?
This group runs the official Santa tracker for his journey across the globe.
What is NORAD?
Kids learn spelling via terrible, hole-punched flash cards from Tom Hanks.
What is "The Polar Express"?
A season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
What is Advent?
In this country, Santa is playful and shy. Santa prefers to live in the barn and goes by Fjøsnissen
What is Norway?
"Christmas comes each time this year..."
What is "Little Saint Nick"?
The world’s largest Christmas “Tree”, which boasts over 460 large lights and uses over 2,000 feet of mountainside, can be found in this country.
What is Italy?
Commercialism is defeated by a child with no fashion sense and a rousing chorus of "Hark! The herald angels sing!"
What is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
A festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent re-dedication of the Second Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
The name of Santa in France
Who is Pére Noël?
"Then ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime..."
What is "I heard the Bells on Christmas Day?"
This tradition runs from December 16th to December 24th and features warm drinks, carolers led by a small child dressed as an angel and ends with piñatas. It celebrates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and their endeavors to find a place have Jesus.
What is Los Posadas?
A real-life vigilante strives to protect his city from the local, nefarious 1% until losing his life savings causes him to realize the real friends are the ones he made along the way.
It's a Wonderful Life
This is the first liturgy of Christmastide that is celebrated on the night of Christmas Eve, traditionally beginning at midnight when Christmas Eve gives way to Christmas Day.
What is Midnight Mass?
Le Bafana, an elderly Italian woman, delivers presents to children on the night of Jan. 5th (Epiphany Eve). In return, this drink is typically left out for her.
What is a glass of wine?
"Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes that glow..."
What is "It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas?"
While he doesn’t need government assistance, this country passed a law in 1962 that stipulates any letter to Santa must be responded to in the form of a postcard.
What is France?
Local man plans the town's greatest heist but is foiled by a mere child with grand plans.
What is "The Grinch?"
A Christian holiday primarily commemorating the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
What is Epiphany?