Christmas Fun Facts
Which country did eggnog come from? (maybe one of the countries that we are covering)
Mediaval Britain.
Eggnog was an upper-class luxury since they were the only ones who had access to the milk, sherry and eggs required to create the original version.
What does "Glædelig Jul" means?
Merry Christmas
What do you need to do if you stand under a mistletoe and another person makes you aware about it?
When standing under a mistletoe and another person approaches and stating that you are standing under a mistletoe, then you need to kiss.
What is coal used for during Christmas?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning
What does "Julemanden" means?
Santa Claus
Which kind of meat do Italians eat Christmas Eve?
None. Traditionally, Italian Christmas Eve dinner is a meat-free meal. According to an old Catholic tradition, it’s meant to purify your body ahead of a religious celebration. So, instead of meat, it's all about seafood.
The song “Jingle Bells” holds a Guinness World Record. Which record is it?
For being the first-ever song played in outer space. The crew of NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight got into the Christmas spirit and made this happen in 1965.
What does "kalenderlys" mean?
Calendar light
What is a normal dessert to eat in Belgium for Christmas?
Bûche de Noel or Yule Log. The traditional dessert, made with chocolate and buttercream, served on Christmas Eve. Its log-shape refers to a time when poor people would not invest in a feast at that time of the year but a large piece of wood to warm up the house all night.
In which century and where did we start having the first iconic Christmas trees as we know them today?
The first Christmas trees as we know them today started in Germany in the 16th century
What does "I aften er det juleaften" means?
Tonight, it is Christmas Eve
What is Danes typically eating Christmas Eve?
Duck or roast pork with potatoes (white and browned), heavy brown sauce, red cabbage, and cucumber salad
What is a strange tradition for Japanese to eat at Christmas?
KFC (Crazy right?)
What does "Danser rundt om juletræet" mean?
Dancing around the Christmas tree
How did the tradition about Christmas stockings start?
It started by an accident. The historic St. Nicholas heard about the plight of a local man who did not have enough money to marry off his three daughters. The generous St. Nick tossed some money down the chimney that landed in the ladies' stockings that were drying by the fire. After that, the tradition stuck.