Ho-Ho-Holidays
Possibly the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. This holiday falls on different dates each year in either January or February. Celebrations last 15 days.
What is Chinese New Year?
This SE Asian country boasts the longest holiday season starting with decorations and carols as early as September and celebrations that last sometimes until late January.
What is The Philippines?
This is the only Gospel to mention the wise men / Magi / kings.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
KFC is the most popular Christmas meal in this country.
What is Japan?
What cartoon character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year?
A Jewish festival that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of oil that lasted eight days.
What is Hanukkah?
Jambo, Rafiki, Hakuna Matata, and Kwanzaa are words from which language?
What is Swahili?
Filled with the Holy Spirit, He blessed Jesus and his family in a temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Simeon?
A Jamaican flavorful dessert made with fruit, spices, and a dark, moist cake base especially at Christmas time.
What is black/fruit/rum cake?
This day is a close second and sometimes surpasses Black Friday for busiest brick and mortar shopping day of the year.
What is the last Saturday before Christmas?
A Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana.
Three Kings Day (Epiphany/Theophany)
In this Central American country, you might find yourself kicking off the holiday season by burning the devil on December 7th while sweeping your house
What is Guatemala?
Sang, "Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Who is the multitude of heaven?
He wrote "The Christmas Song" about chestnuts roasting on an open fire in 1945.
Who is Mel Tormé?
He created the first electric light Christmas display.
Who is Thomas Edison?
In the UK, Canada, Australia & New Zealand on December 26th was once a day to give gifts to the poor, servants, or lower social classes. Today it is associated with sports, shopping, and spending time with family & friends.
What is Boxing Day?
It is one of the world’s greenest places with approximately half of its land (900square kilometres) under green cover and has a Tree Planting Day, usually held on the first Sunday of November,
Singapore
Isaiah was speaking to him when he prophesied about the birth of Jesus.
Who is King Ahaz?
A South African traditional barbecue or grill, often considered a social event or gathering.
What is South African braai?
The real St. Nicholas was born in what is now this modern-day country
What is Turkey?
Known as the Festival of Lights, this is a five day celebration of the triumph of light over dark.
What is Diwali?
What is the name of the famous Christmas Market in Brussels?
Winter Wonders
The word "nativity" comes from the word nātivitās, which means "birth" in which language?
What is Latin?
This is the most popular meat prepared for Christmas meals.
What is turkey?
This plant based Christmas tradition was popularized by servants in Victorian England.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
Christmas is celebrated as a whole season from early December until January 6th in this country, with the main focus on "Las Posadas"
What is Mexico?
This country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees and is also known to be the happiest country in the world
What is Denmark?
This was created by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1223 in the Italian village of Greccio, marking the beginning of a popular Christmas tradition more than a millennium after Jesus' birth.
What is the nativity scene?
A long, festive meal that takes place on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve in France, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Brazil, Quebec, and New Orleans
What is Réveillon?
The "X" in Xmas comes from a letter in this language which looks like an "X" and was used as an abbreviation for Christ.
What is Greek (Chi)?