Christmas Around the World
What European country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
In which movie does a boy accidentally get left behind while his family goes on vacation?
Home Alone
What is the frozen form of precipitation that falls as soft flakes?
Snow
What holiday song includes the words “all the way” in its chorus?
Jingle Bells
What popular red plant is commonly used as a Christmas decoration?
Poinsettia
Families in which country often eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which Christmas movie features a character trying to “steal” the holiday from Whoville?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What is the name of the shortest day of the year that occurs in December?
Winter Solstice
Which Christmas song is about a very grumpy green character?
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
What type of animals traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
In what country do children traditionally leave their shoes out to be filled with gifts?
The Netherlands
In the movie Elf, what does Buddy say spreads Christmas cheer?
Singing loud for all to hear
What term describes a severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility?
Blizzard
What classic holiday song holds the record for the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
What food do many children leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies and milk
What Mexican celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Las Posadas
In The Polar Express, what special item does the boy receive that symbolizes belief?
A sleigh bell
When water freezes, does it expand or shrink?
It expands
Which song warns listeners that “he’s making a list and checking it twice”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What spinning toy is traditionally used during Hanukkah celebrations?
Dreidel
How many Yule Lads visit children in Iceland during the holidays?
13
In A Christmas Story, what specific gift does Ralphie desperately want?
A Red Ryder BB gun
What do you call the long, pointed ice formations that hang from roofs or trees?
Icicles
Which bilingual holiday song includes the phrase “I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas”?
Feliz Navidad
According to the song, what gift is given on the twelfth day of Christmas?
12 drummers drumming