Christmas
Geography
Famous Movies
World Firsts
Nye Traditions
200

This famous Christmas song by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time.
 

White Christmas

200

The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is an iconic architectural landmark in this Spanish city.

Barcelona

200

This 1939 classic features Dorothy, Toto, and a journey to the Emerald City.

The Wizard of Oz

200

This person was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Amelia Earhart

200

In the U.S., people often toast with this sparkling beverage at midnight.

Champagne

400

This type of bird is mentioned in the first line of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Partridge

400

This country’s name translates to "Land of the Rising Sun."

Japan

400

This Pixar movie tells the story of a young robot tasked with cleaning up Earth.

WALL-E

400

This was the first artificial satellite launched into space, sent up by the Soviet Union in 1957.

Sputnik

400

In Denmark, it is customary to smash these on the doorsteps of friends and family as a sign of affection.

Plates

600

This country’s tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner is so popular that orders are placed weeks in advance.

Japan

600

Chengdu, China is known as the world capital for what type of cleaning

Ear cleaning

600

This Quentin Tarantino film weaves multiple storylines and features the infamous “royale with cheese” conversation.

Pulp Fiction

600

This U.S. President was the first to live in the White House.

John Adams

600

This South American country celebrates New Year’s Eve with fireworks and yellow underwear to attract prosperity.

Colombia

800

Of what nationality was the real Saint Nicholas that Santa Claus is based upon?

Turkish

800

This African country is home to the ancient city of Timbuktu, historically a center of learning and trade.

Mali

800

In Jurassic Park, this scientist famously says, “Life finds a way.”

Dr. Ian Malcolm

800

This explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe, though he died before completing the journey.

Ferdinand Magellan

800

In the mid-20th century, this iconic entertainer hosted a televised New Year’s Eve special that became a tradition for millions of Americans.

Guy Lombardo
1000

In the classic carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what dessert is demanded by the singers?

Figgy Pudding

1000

Flowing through six countries, this is the longest river in Europe.

Volga River

1000

This iconic actor voices Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy.

James Earl Jones

1000

This city was the first to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Beijing
1000

In South Africa, some residents of Johannesburg celebrate New Year’s Eve by throwing this out their windows.

Old furniture 

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