Trivia & Fun Facts
Christmas is celebrated on the same date every year. What date do we celebrate Christmas in the Reyes Household?
What is December 24.
These flying animals pull Santa’s sleigh across the sky.
What are reindeer?
This red-and-white striped candy is a Christmas classic in the U.S.
What is a Candy Cane?
People traditionally hang these by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts.
What are stockings?
This European country is famous for starting the Christmas tree tradition.
What is Germany?
The traditional plant with red berries and green leaves often used to decorate homes at Christmas.
What is holly?
In Japan, this figure is often depicted delivering gifts on Christmas, influenced by Western culture.
Who is Santa-san (or Santa Claus)?
Eggnog, a creamy holiday drink, is traditionally made with milk, sugar, and this alcoholic ingredient. In "A Christmas Carol", this was the first ghost to appear to Scrooge.
What is rum (or bourbon)?
In Mexico, colorful paper versions of these are often broken during holiday celebrations as part of Las Posadas.
What are piñatas?
In Japan, a very popular Christmas meal tradition involves eating from this fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
The first Christmas cards were sent in this century. Frosty's nose is made of this.
What is the 19th century?
She is Santa’s wife, often depicted helping with cookies, gifts, and the North Pole operations. This popular drink is only available around Christmas.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
In Japan, a popular Christmas dessert is this sponge cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream.
What is Christmas cake?
In Germany, families often decorate their Christmas tree with these small, edible treats shaped like people or houses.
What are gingerbread ornaments?
A typical South Korean Christmas meal might include these popular Western-style baked goods.
What are cakes or pastries?
In Germany, the Advent calendar counts down to Christmas with 24 little doors, each hiding this.
What is a small treat or chocolate?
In Austria and Germany, this scary companion of Saint Nicholas punishes naughty children
Who is Krampus?
In the United Kingdom, these small pies filled with dried fruits and spices are a traditional Christmas treat. This Christmas movie has been played more than any other.
What are mince pies?
In Japan, a popular Christmas decoration includes brightly lit displays called this.
What are illuminations?
In Australia, Christmas occurs in this season, so families often celebrate with barbecues and beach activities.
What is summer?
In the Philippines, the world’s longest Christmas season starts in this month.
What is September?
This famous reindeer with a glowing red nose leads Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve and allegedly ran over who?
Who is Grandma?
In Vietnam, this sweet, chewy dessert made from sticky rice, coconut milk, and sometimes mung beans is often enjoyed during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Can also be savory.
What is bánh chưng or bánh tét?
This iconic figure, often seen on lawns or rooftops during Christmas in the U.S., is a jolly man in red who delivers presents.
Who is Santa Claus?
In the Philippines, a long series of night masses before Christmas is called this.
What is Simbang Gabi? Also known as Misa de Gallo or "Rooster's Mass".