Christmas Around the World
You might be greeted with "Joyeux Noel" instead of "Merry Christmas" in this European Country.
What is France.
In Judaism, 'this' holiday occurs for 8 days in December, which traditionally involves the use of menorahs and dreidels as part of the celebration
What is Hanukkah
According to a popular Christmas song, 'this' Reindeer leads Santa's sleigh with his bright red nose
Who is Rudolph (the red-nosed reindeer)
If you celebrate New Years in New York, you would be ringing in the New Year 'this' many hours before someone in California.
What is three hours
This Holiday figure is also know as St. Nicholas in many parts of the world
Who is Santa Claus
Many countries celebrate 'this' from December 16th until December 24th that commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem
What is Los Posadas
This holiday is traditionally celebrated on January 6th, on which people may eat "rosca de reyes", or "king cake"
What is Three Kings Day/ El Día de los Reyes/ Epiphany
This Christmas song begins "Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh"
What is "Jingle Bells"
In many english-speaking countries, 'this' song is a very popular one to sing while ringing the new year
'This' Snowman is said to have come to life from the magic in an old top hat
Who is Frosty the Snowman
In Japan, fried chicken from 'this' fast food restraunt is one of the most popular Christmas meals.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
In many countries around the world, the winter solstice is a date of importance and celebration, which falls on 'this' date in December of 2020
What is December 21st
This Christmas song is known as "Stille Nacht" in Germany, and is very popular, especially among European countries
What is "Silent Night"
Many people around the world wear 'this' color in hopes of bringing good luck into the new year
what is Yellow
This Dr. Suess Character has been featured in multiple Christmas movies, in which he attempts to steal Christmas from the whos in whooville
Who is the Grinch
In Germany, 'these' types of calendars are a very important tradition. Many consist of 24 boxes filled with chocolate.
What are Advent Calendars.
On the Iranian Celebration of Yaldā night, this large red fruit is often consumed
What is a Pomegranate
The Māori version of The Twelve Days of 'this' is known as a Pukeko in a Ponga Tree, which is very popular in New Zealand during the holiday season
What is Christmas
In Spain, it is traditional to eat 12 of 'these' fruits to celebrate the new year
What are grapes
This Character from "A Christmas Carole" by Charles Dickens was famously visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge
In many countries around the world, 'these' loud and colorful displays, which require gun powder to be fired into the sky, are very popular on Christmas.
What are fireworks
Very popular among Hindus, 'this' festival of lights was celebrated on November 14th of 2020
What is Diwali
In 'this' Latin American country, you will often hear Gaita Zuliana during the holiday season
What is Venezuela
In Mexico it is popular to throw buckets of "this" out the window to bring in the new year
Of the traditional Eight of Santa's Reindeer, this one is the only reindeer who's name does NOT contain the letter 'E'
Who is Cupid
(Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Donner and Blitzen are the other seven)