Around the World
Gingerbread houses first became a popular holiday tradition in which country?
Germany
In the United States, it is tradition for children to leave out cookies and _______ for Santa on Christmas Eve.
milk
Children who were not good boys and girls throughout the year might find _______ in their stocking.
coal (or a switch)
This year (2021) Christmas Eve is on what day of the week?
Friday
What is one of the two most common New Year's resolution in the United States year after year? (either one)
exercising more or losing weight
In Germany in the 1800s, _______ _______ began to be used as a tradition to celebrate the countdown to Christmas?
advent calendars
The Santa Claus we know today is a mix between the Turkish Saint Nicholas and the English Father ______________.
Father Christmas
What are the 2 most popular tree toppers to use on a Christmas tree?
star and angel
In Sweden, what drink do children leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
coffee
In what year was New Year's Eve celebrated in Times Square (New York)? A) 1884 B) 1904 C) 1924 D) 1954
B) 1904
In Norway, families hide their _____________ to deter witches that come out on December 24th from visiting their homes.
broomsticks / brooms
How many reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)?
Nine
How many years do typical 6-8 foot Christmas trees take to grow? (within 3 years)
about 10 years
In which country is it tradition to have a seafood dinner called "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve?
Italy
The confetti that falls over people during the Times Square event is supposed to represent their _________ for the new year.
wishes or hopes
What country does Saint Nicholas' evil accomplice Krampus originate from?
Germany (or Austria)
What U.S. state has a town called Santa Claus? (there are 2)
Indiana and Georgia
In Germany, what type of food is hidden in the Christmas tree for a lucky child to find?
a pickle
For hundreds of years, it was tradition to sit around a fire and tell ________ ________ on Christmas Eve.
ghost stories
Which country popularized the tradition of the "New Year's kiss?"
In which country do children leave carrots for Santa's reindeer in their shoes under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?
France
Who was the original singer of "Santa Baby" in 1953? (the biggest song of their career)
Eartha Kitt
In 1848, which queen of England popularized using fir trees as a Christmas decoration?
Queen Victoria
In which country is it bad luck to put up your Christmas tree before Christmas Eve?
Germany
According to the Dutch, eating ________ on New Year's will bring luck.
donuts