Foreign Festivities
Fun Facts
Festive Foods
Frosty Films
Fa-la-la-la-la Fanfare
100
In the Ukraine, they like to decorate their Christmas tree with this decoration that is usually associated with Halloween.
A spider web
100
MULTIPLE CHOICE
How long does the average Christmas tree take to grow?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
E) 25 years
100
What are "peppermint sticks" more commonly known as?
Candy canes
100
What Christmas movie has Donald Trump appeared in?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
100
What Christmas song contains the lyrics: "he's making a list, he's checking it twice"
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
200
In Austria, people wander the street wearing devil costumes to represent this demon who punishes bad children before Christmas.
the Krampus
200
This American corporation is credited for inspiring the modern image of Santa Claus in an advertisement from 1931.
200
What popular Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch?"
Eggnog
200
What is the highest earning Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch (2018)
200
According to Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song," what is roasting over an open fire?
Chestnuts
300
In Japan, this fast food restaurant is so popular on Christmas that many people put their orders in several days in advance.
300
The publication of "Hansel and Gretel" in 1812 contributed to what Christmas tradition?
Gingerbread houses
300
This rich and moist Christmas dessert is usually made with nuts, spices, and candied or dried fruit.
Fruitcake
300
In "Home Alone," where does Kevin's family go for vacation?
Paris, France
300
This Christmas song is the best-selling single record of all time (out of ANY record, not just Christmas music!)
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
400
Which country practices consoda - a traditional Christmas feast where extra places are set at the dining table for dead relatives?
Portugal
400
Name as many of Santa's reindeer as you can. Whoever names the most correct will get the points.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
400
What is the most popular Christmas fruit worldwide?
Cranberries
400
In the movie "Elf," what does Buddy the Elf claim are the four food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
400
In "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
500
Which European country has a tradition of children leaving a boot or shoe outside their bedroom door on the night of December 5th?
If the children have been good, the shoe is filled with candy. If they have been bad, they will find only a branch.
Germany
500
Name EITHER:
The FIRST state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.
OR
The LAST state to officially recognize Christmas in 1907.
FIRST - Alabama (1836)
LAST - Oklahoma (1907)
Fun Fact: The United States recognized Christmas as a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
500
What fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings?
Oranges
500
In "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," what does Hermey wish he could be instead of a toy maker?
A dentist
500
This "Christmas" song never actually mentions Christmas - it's about drag-racing sleighs and picking up girls. It was written as an anthem for the Confederacy and was possibly first performed in blackface.
Jingle Bells