Around the World
Who is St. Nicholas' evil accomplice who captures and kidnaps naughty children in the Austrian tradition?
Krampus
What are the names of the 3 ghosts from A Christmas Carol?
The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
What are latkes made from?
Potatoes
What type of tree is a pine tree?
Coniferous
What is the name of the sport where athletes ski and shoot at a target?
Biathlon
How many total candles are there on a Menorah?
9
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
Which English queen was credited for the decoration of Christmas cookies?
Queen Elizabeth I
What was used as lighting prior to string lights?
Candles
What is the oldest sport to be a part of the Winter Olympics?
Figure Skating
True or False - in Scandinavian countries, Santa Claus rides a mule instead of a sleigh pulled by reindeer. This is known as the Yule mule.
False! Its the Yule goat!
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going?
Paris
What fruit is traditionally put into a stocking?
Tangerine/Orange
What common plastic-based material are today's artificial trees made from?
PVC
How fast does a toboggan (i.e. luge, bobsled, and skeleton) go?
70-80mph
What language is "Kwanzaa" derived from?
Bonus points if you know the meaning!
Swahili
"First fruits of the harvest"
What did Buddy the Elf shove in the VCR?
Cookies
Why did popcorn garlands begin?
To feed the animals during harsh winters
True or False - Christmas trees were hung upside down in Central and Eastern Europe in the 12th century.
True
How heavy is a curling stone?
38-44 pounds
What is the name of the South Welsh custom involving riddles and a horse skull?
Mari Lwyd
In what ear did George lose his hearing in It's a Wonderful Life?
Left
Eggnog is often served with an alcoholic counterpart. What did colonists refer to rum as that helped eggnog get its name?
Grog
There are Christmas tree farms in all but 3 of the 50 states - which states?
New Mexico, Wyoming, and South Dakota
Similar to geese, what is the name of the most common jumping technique of today's ski jumpers?
"V-style"