Holiday Fact or Fiction
The Largest Snowman Ever Built Was 122 Feet Tall and was made with over 13 million pounds of snow!
In 2008, a snowman named "Olympia" was built in Bethel, Maine. It was so massive that it required a crane to help construct it.
In a sleigh with reindeer, he flies through the night,
With a belly that jiggles, a joyful sight.
He brings gifts and laughter, spreading cheer,
This man comes once a year!
Santa Claus
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day..."
"...you gave it away."
The tradition of La Befana involves a kind old witch who delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th, known as Epiphany Eve. Children leave out stockings for her to fill with sweets and treats.
Is this Italy, Argentina or Pakistan?
Italy
A man who has lost his Christmas spirit is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Each ghost represents a different time in his life, showing him the impact of his choices and the importance of kindness and generosity. By the end of the night, he learns to embrace the joy of the holiday season.
A Christmas Carol or Scrooge
If you hang mistletoe in your home, it will attract bad luck unless you kiss under it every day.
Fiction - the mistletoe is mistletoe is a symbol of love and friendship, and there's no evidence that it brings bad luck
With a appendage that glows like a beacon so bright,
I lead Santa through the dark night.
Once shunned and alone, now a hero so bold,
I teach us all to embrace the untold.
Rudolph
"Feliz Navidad, próspero año y..."
"...felicidad." (Happiness!!)
Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration that takes place from December 16th to December 24th. Each night, families go from house to house, singing carols and asking for lodging, culminating in a festive celebration on Christmas Eve.
El Salvador, Mexico or Wisconsin?
Mexico
A young boy believes in the magic of Christmas and is taken on a magical train ride to the North Pole. Along the journey, she meets various characters and learns about the true meaning of believing in the spirit of Christmas. The adventure culminates in a special encounter with Santa Claus.
Polar Express
The First Artificial Christmas Tree Was Made of Goose Feathers
Fact- In the 19th century, Germans created the first artificial Christmas trees using dyed goose feathers.
In a cave on a mountain, he plotted and schemed,
With a heart full of mischief, or so it seemed.
He snatched up the presents, the lights, and the cheer,
But found that true joy was what brought him near.
The Grinch
"But then (But then), one day (One day)
Everything changed
You're all I need..."
"Underneath the treeeeeee"
Simbang Gabi is a series of nine dawn Masses held from December 16th to December 24th. It is a time for families to come together, and after Mass, they often enjoy traditional foods like puto bumbong (purple rice cakes) and bibingka (rice cakes).
France, Nigeria, the Philippines
the Philippines
A family tries to have the “perfect” Christmas, but it’s more like a reality show gone wrong. From epic cooking fails to surprise guests that crash the party like they’re on a mission, it’s a holiday disaster. But in the end, they realize that the real gift is surviving the chaos together
Christmas Vacation
Hanging stockings upside down is the original custom as it allowed the stockings to dry as they hung.This also allowed for kids to sneak down at night to see a knot in the stocking to keep gifts from falling out, proving Santa had, in fact, visited their house.
False... None of this is true
With a costume of green and a hat with a bell,
He’s on a quest for family, and he knows it so well.
From the North Pole he came, with a heart full of cheer,
To find his true father, and spread holiday cheer.
Who is this character, so quirky and fun?
He teaches us all that love is never done.
Buddy the Elf
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Take a look at the five and ten, glistening once again, with candy canes and..."
"...silver lanes aglow."
In this country, the Christmas season culminates on January 6th with El Día de los Reyes, or Three Kings' Day. This day celebrates the arrival of the Magi, and children receive gifts. Parades and festivities are held, and families often enjoy a special cake called Roscón de Reyes.
Spain, El Salvador or Portugal?
Spain
In this hilarious holiday adventure, a human raised by elves discovers he’s not as jolly as his candy-cane-loving family and sets off to find his real dad in New York City. With his childlike enthusiasm and questionable fashion choices, he spreads holiday cheer and teaches everyone that the true meaning of Christmas is all about love, laughter, and maybe a little spaghetti with syrup!
Elf
In Japan, KFC is a Holiday Tradition
True - Many families in Japan celebrate Christmas by eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. This tradition started in the 1970s when KFC launched a successful marketing campaign, and now it's common for people to order KFC for their Christmas dinner!
In a house all alone, he sets traps with great glee,
A clever young boy, as brave as can be.
With a heart full of courage, he fights off the foes,
While dreaming of Christmas, as the snow gently blows.
Who is this character, so witty and spry?
He shows us that home is where love will not die.
Kevin McCallister
"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! When we finally say goodnight, how I'll hate going out in the..."
"...storm!"
Christmas is celebrated on January 7th, known as Genna. The day is marked by a special church service, and many people dress in traditional white garments called "shamma." A traditional meal often includes doro wat (spicy chicken stew) and injera (flatbread).
Russia, Ethiopia, or Iraq?
Ethiopia
In this holiday classic, a tough cop heads to a high-rise in Los Angeles to reconnect with his estranged wife at an office party. Things go awry when a group of thieves crashes the festivities and takes everyone hostage. Armed with his wits, questionable fashion choices (who goes barefoot in a skyscraper?), and a talent for one-liners, he must outsmart the bad guys while spreading unexpected holiday cheer. As he navigates air ducts and dodges bullets, he shows that the best way to celebrate Christmas is by saving the day and valuing family—even if it involves a lot of explosions!
Die Hard