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World Wonders
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Festive Foods
Historical Holidays
100

How many lights were on the Griswold’s house in Christmas Vacation?

25,000

100

Which country did eggnog come from?

England

100

Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”

“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”.

100

What is most commonly served with pumpkin pie in the United States?

Whipped cream

100

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

The Nutcracker

200

According to Buddy, in the movie "Elf" what are the four main food groups?

Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns, Syrup.

200

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?

Japan

200

In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?

A hula hoop

200

What popular festive berry is also known as a "marsh wort?"

Cranberry

200

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

300

“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a muppet.

Michael Caine

300

People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate?

Iceland

300

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.

300

In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?

A pickle

300

In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?

Hansel and Gretel

400

What actor voices the conductor, along with several other characters, in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

400

Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?

Italy

400

What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?

 Feliz Navidad

400

What would you stick into an onion when following a traditional bread sauce recipe?

Cloves

400

When gold was dropped down the chimney of the home of three poor sisters, it created what Christmas tradition?

Stockings by the fireplace! Hearing of a destitute family in need of dowry money for their daughters’ marriages, the real St. Nicholas threw gold coins through the window of their humble dwelling. As the story grew into legend, the coins were said to have landed in the stockings of the family, which were hanging by the fire to dry.

500

What science fiction franchise had its own holiday television special in 1978?

Star Wars

500

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

500

In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is that?

The Twelve Days of Christmas

500

What is the significance of a Yule Log?

The popular cake symbolizes the log you should burn on Christmas Eve. If the log goes out before the morning, it is believed you will face bad luck in the new year.

500

What Country made Christmas illegal from 1647 through 1660?

England


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