Europe
In some European countries what is traditionally burned on Christmas Eve?
A. Yule Log
B. Christmas Wreath
C. Wooden Shoes
A. Yule Log
Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods
Hanukkah
Swahili word that means "first" and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Celebrated from December 26th-January 1st.
A. Nguzo Saba
B. Zawadi
C. Kwanzaa
D. Ujamaa
C. Kwanzaa
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle
Who is the central European popular legend, half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmas time?
Krampus
In which one of these countries is the Chinese New Year NOT an official public holiday?
A. Indonesia
B. Singapore
C. Mauritius
D. Japan
D. Japan
South Africa is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Christmas is in what season?
Summer
Where does the "ball drop" on New Year's Eve in the United States?
Times Square, New York City
On New Year's, people from this country eat 12 grapes on the 12 strokes of midnight for good luck.
France, Romania, Luxemburg or Spain.
Spain
This Hindu festival is also known as the Festival of Lights
Diwali/Deepavali
The country of Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. It is almost equally split between Muslims and Christians.
True or False: Nigeria recognizes Christian holidays as national holidays but not Muslim holidays.
False: they recognize both
In this American tradition, a food ornament is hidden in the Christmas tree and the first child to find it wins a gift. What is the food ornament?
A. Orange
B. Pickle
C. Cookie
D. Fish
B. Pickle
Around the holiday season, many Germans enjoy a drink similar to eggnog called what?
A. Schnapps
B. Eirlikor
C. Rauchbier
B. Eirlikor, or German egg liqueur
One of the major festivals of Nepal, a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva.
A. Dashain
B. Buddha Jayanti
C. Maha Shivaratri
D. Indrajatra
Maha Shivaratri
During the Ethiopian festival of Buhe, young boys go door to door singing songs to their neighbors in order to receive what gift?
A. Candy
B. Small baked rolls
C. Oranges
D. Cashew nuts
B. Small baked rolls
On New Year's in Brazil they wear this color to ward off bad spirits.
White
In Finland, where do you place candles at Christmas?
A. In a wooden shoe
B. Inside a paper bag half-filled with sand
C. Floating on a pond
D. On graves
On graves
The Muslim holy month of fasting
Ramadan
In the month of May the Moroccan city of El-Kelaa M’Gouna hosts a 3-day festival to celebrate what flower?
A. Chrysanthemum
B. Calla Lilly
C. Rose
D. Hibiscus
C. Rose
Poinsettias, a popular Christmas flower, are native to this country.
Mexico