Holiday figures in popular culture
This is known as the birthplace of Saint Nicholas.
Who is Turkey?
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5th?
What is The Netherlands?
In "A Christmas Carol", this was the first ghost to appear to Scrooge.
Who is Jacob Marley?
During the celebration, a procession moves from house to house with a candle inside a paper lampshade, stopping at each home to sign and pray.
What Las Posadas?
This traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa which is steamed in a corn husk.
What is a tamale?
In Central European folklore, during the Christmas season, this his half-goat, half-man figure punishes misbehaving children.
Who is Krampus?
What is the typical and proper holiday greeting for Kwanzaa?
What is "Joyous Kwanzaa
In the popular Christmas movie, "Love, Actually", who played the Prime Minister of England?
Who is Hugh Grant?
In Puerto Rico, it is traditional for children to leave grass or hay under their bed for this holiday.
What is Three Kings Day?
Stollen is a traditional fruitcake in what country?
What is Germany?
The misheard lyric "All of the other reindeer" resulted in this children's book and movie.
Who is Olive, the Other Reindeer?
This Hindu tradition, also known as the Festival of Lights, involves placing clay oil lamps on the roof in honor of the return of the sun.
What is Diwali?
Tom Hanks provided the voice of a Christmas character in this popular animated film.
What is "The Polar Express"?
These holidays respectively are known as The Month of Fasting, followed by the Festival of Breaking the Fast.
What are Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr?
During Diwali, these fried pockets of pastry usually come in the shape of a triangle and are stuffed with either minced meat, lentils or vegetables
What are Samosas?
This character is a variant of Old Man Winter who is held responsible for frosty weather.
Who is Jack Frost?
Red is considered a lucky color during this holiday.
What is Chinese New Year?
What did the Bumpuses' dogs steal in the movie "A Christmas Story"?
What is a turkey?
In this country, December 25 is celebrated by some with a meal of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
What is Japan?
This ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas is translated into this in English
What is a "Yule Log"
Santa's scout who reports which children are naughty or nice.
Who is the Elf on the Shelf?
This holiday is observed for eight days and eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
This Christmas movie has been played more than any other.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
What fairy tale inspired the making of Gingerbread Houses?
What is The Brothers Grimm's "Hansel and Gretel"?
In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?
What is clockwise?