World Traditions
This country is considered the birthplace of the decorated Christmas tree tradition
Options:
A) Germany
B) United States
C) Nepal
Germany
The mean protagonist of "A Christmas Carol"
Ebenise Scrooge (Scrooge is Fine)
George Micheal, Andrew Ridgely, "Last Christmas"
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away...
...This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A Christmas turkey or ham dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce — one of the most iconic holiday meals. Where is it from?
Options:
A) United States
B) Australia
C) Canada
United States
December 25th celebrates the birth of this central religious figure
Jesus Christ
In this country, the 'Befana', an old and ugly witch, delivers candies inside socks on January 6th
Options:
A) France
B) Italy
C) Argentina
Italy
This boy is left home alone at Christmas in a famous holiday movie
Kevin McCallister (Kevin is fine)
Bobby Helms "Jingle Bell Rock"
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring...
...Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
The Christmas Jollof, a dish made with chicken or goat cooked in rich spices, rice, and sometimes coconut milk, commonly eaten at Christmas celebrations. Where is it from?
Options:
A) Nigeria
B) Thailand
C) Japan
Nigeria
This red-nosed reindeer is the most famous of Santa’s team
Rudolph
This Asian country that has a modern Christmas tradition of eating KFC
Options:
A) Oman
B) South Korea
C) Japan
Japan
The Whos in “The Grinch” live in this town
Whoville
Ariana Grande "Santa Tell Me"
Santa tell me if you're really there...
...don't make me fall in love again if he won't be here next christmas
The 'Rosca de Reyes', a sweet bread often baked with cinnamon, sugar, and sometimes raisins. Very popular at Christmas in Latin America. Where is it from?
Options:
A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Peru
Mexico
This historical bishop inspired the modern Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas of Myra (Saint Nicholas is fine)
This Alpine country is famous for the frightening figure known as the Krampus
Austria
In “The Polar Express”, the boy receives this magical item that only works for those who believe
A bell
Sia "The Snowman"
I want you to know that I'm never leaving...
...'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing
'Halo Halo' is a festive dessert made of shaved ice or crushed ice with sweet syrups, fruit, and jelly toppings, enjoyed during Christmas in a tropical climate. Where is it from?
Options:
A) Philippines
B) Hawaii
C) Cuba
Philippines
This global company helped spread the modern image of Santa Claus worldwide
Coca Cola
This Nordic country has the legend of a giant “Yule Cat” that punishes those without new Christmas clothes
Options:
A) Russia
B) Iceland
C) Finland
Iceland
In “Miracle on 34th Street”, Santa works at this famous department store
Macy’s
Yoko Ono and John Lennon "Happy Xmas (War is Over)"
And so happy Christmas (War is over)
For black and for white (If you want it)...
...For yellow and red ones (War is over)
Let's stop all the fight (Now)
'The Hallacas', a savory dish of corn dough steamed in leaves and filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, eaten at Christmas with family gatherings. Where is it from?
Options:
A) Kenya
B) Venezuela
C) India
Answer: Venezuela (Hallacas)
Venezuela
On Christmas Day in 1914, the famous event known as 'The Christmas Truce' took place. What precisely happened during this event?
Soldiers from opposing sides (Frenchs and Germans) stopped fighting, sang carols, and even played football together.