Christmas Eve Traditions around the World
Attending midnight church services is a Christmas Eve staple in many Christian countries. What is it referred to as?
Midnight Mass
Who played the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)?
Jim Carrey
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
What do children get from Santa if they’re on the “Naughty List”?
A lump of coal
In India and Pakistan, what food promises prosperity?
Rice
In Japan, it’s become very popular to enjoy what fast food chain on Christmas Eve?
KFC
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
Which Christmas decoration was once made of real silver?
Tinsel
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what? You’re supposed to have one for each chime?
Grapes
What do Norwegians hide on Christmas Eve to prevent witches from stealing them?
Brooms
What does the Grinch have in his soul?
Garlic
Which popular holiday plant is known to be an aphrodisiac?
Mistletoe
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Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch"?
Eggnog
What is used globally, especially in China, USA and Puerto Rico to scare away evil spirits so they do not follow you into the New Year?
Fireworks
In Austria, what terrifying creature roams the streets on Christmas Eve to scare naughty children?
Krampus
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
Which branch of the military runs “Toys for Tots”?
The Marines
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What country smashes dishes against doors and jump off chairs at midnight to ring in the New Year?
Denmark
In Italy and among Italian-Americans, this seafood feast is a Christmas Eve tradition.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Which award-winning actor provided the narration for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)?
Anthony Hopkins
Which U.S. state has a town named Santa Claus?
Indiana
What famous ballet takes place on Christmas Eve?
The Nutcracker
The symbol of fertility, what were exchanged by the Persians to begin the New Year?
Eggs