Christmas around the World
What do people in the UK call Santa Claus?
Father Christmas
What falls from the sky during a white Christmas?
Snow
What sugary treat is used to construct Christmas houses?
Gingerbread
What makes the Southern Hemisphere warmer during Christmas?
The tilt of Earth’s axis
What Australian animal is said to pull Santa’s sleigh instead of reindeer?
Kangaroo
Which country started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What do you call the soft mist in the air on a cold Christmas morning?
Fog
Why does hot chocolate cool down when left out?
Heat transfers to the surrounding air
What type of food is a popular choice for Australian Christmas lunches, often served chilled with salads?
Seafood
What animal is featured in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” on the first day?
Partridge
Which country is known for the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” on Christmas Eve?
Italy
What process occurs when water vapor freezes into snow?
Deposition
What Christmas treat is made by roasting over an open fire, according to the famous song?
Chestnuts
What type of tree is often used as a substitute for pine trees in Australian Christmas decorations?
Eucalyptus
What aquatic animal migrates along the Australian coast during summer, including Christmas?
Whale
In which country do people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to avoid witches?
Norway
What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights, a natural Christmas-like display?
Solar particles interacting with Earth’s atmosphere
Why do cookies bake faster in a fan-forced oven?
Hot air circulates evenly
Why do Australian beaches feel so hot on Christmas Day?
Sand absorbs heat from the sun
What animal brings gifts in some Scandinavian Christmas traditions?
Goat (Yule Goat)
In which country do people roller skate to Christmas Mass?
Venezuela
Why do snowflakes form unique patterns?
Variations in temperature and humidity as they form
What process causes a fruitcake to become sweeter as it ages?
Fermentation
What is the name of the Australian weather pattern that can bring extreme rain during Christmas?
La Niña
How do polar bears, often featured in Christmas scenes, stay warm in freezing temperatures?
Their fur traps heat, and their skin is black to absorb sunlight