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100
The average shopped will spend about $___ on themselves during Christmas.
- 50
- 100
- 200
- 400
$100
100
楽しいクリスマスを! Christmas-celebrators in Japan, despite making up only 1% of the population, have フライドチキン for dinner on Christmas day. What is this holiday dish?
- Fried Duck
- Chicken Feet
- Only Treats / Candy
- Fast Food
It's tradition for them to go to KFC for Christmas dinner!
100
In the classic Christmas movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with 3 words. What are they?
- Stink, Stank, Stunk
- Slimy, Greasy, Sea Sick
- Mean, Foul, Rude
- Bad, Bader, Baddest
Stink, stank, stunk
100
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
- Hot chocolate
- Eggnog
- Just milk
- Coffee
Eggnog
100
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
- Germany
- Spain
- USA
- Poland
Germany
200
Consumers will spend about $5 million total on _____ for Christmas.
- Their Co-workers
- Their pets
- Their secret crushes
- Their teachers
Their pets!
200
Wesołych świąt! In Poland, Christmas dinners must wait for pierwsza gwiazda to start dinner. What is this holiday phenomenon?
- First snowfall
- The stars to appear
- Carolers to arrive
- Local parades to start
Dinner starts after the first star in the night sky is seen!
200
On the 10th day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
- Lords-a-Leaping
- Geese-a-Laying
- Maids-a-Milking
- Turtle doves
Ten Lords-a-Leaping
200
What drink did the YMCA serve to WWI soldiers?
- Fresh milk
- Warm Cider
- Cranberry Juice
- Hot Cocoa
DAILY DOUBLE
To keep soldiers energized in the war, the YMCA had comfort stations with magazines, cigarettes, snacks, and hot cocoa! They were called the "Red Triangle Men"
200
Where does the popular play The Nutcracker take place?
- Netherlands
- Greenland
- France
- Russia
The original play took place in St. Petersburg, Russia and was made by Ilyich Tchaikovsky!
300
What is the average cost of an artificial Christmas tree?
- $37
- $45
- $59
- $72
$72 dollars, that's $30 more than the average real tree costs!
300
Masayang pista opisyal! In the Philippines, kids often decorate their homes with paról. What are these festive ornaments?
- Shaped Lanterns
- Baked Treats
- Decorated Candles
- Colorful Branches
DAILY DOUBLE
Star-shaped Lanterns are placed around the house during the holiday season
300
"Jingle Bells", originally called "One Horse Open Sleigh", was originally as song for which holiday?
- Veterans Day
- New Year
- Thanksgiving
- Easter
It was sung for Thanksgiving
300
Which animal was the mainstay of Medieval Christmas feasting?
- Goats
- Llamas
- Lions
- Peacocks
Peacock!
300
Where was baby Jesus born?
- In Jerusalem
- In Mecca
- In Bethlehem
- In Cairo
In Bethlehem
400
____% of all holiday shopping occurs online?
5-15%
40-50%
55-65%
80-90%
46% of all Christmas shopping occurs online!
400
According to the popular song with the same name by The Andrew Sisters, what are you supposed to say "on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day"?
- Aloha Kakahiaka
- Maikaʻi Ka iʻa
- Mele Kalikimaka
- ʻAʻole Hau Ma Aneʻi
Mele Kalikimaka is the 33rd most popular song sung during Christmas time!
400
In the Christmas comedy Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
- Kindness is a necessity
- Each child shall receive gifts
- Treat every day like it's Christmas
- Happiness can solve all your problems
Treat every day like it's Christmas!
400
Why were cookies originally made?
- To test oven temperatures
- To cleanse your pallet
- As a medicine
- As communion bread
Cooks would take a small dollop of cake batter and bake it to see if the oven was ready or not. Now we call them cookies, yum!
400
During which war did both sides call for a cease fire to celebrate Christmas?
- War of 1812
- World War I
- World War II
- Cold War
On December 7th, many men laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas with their enemies during WWI. They exchanged gifts and played games during the day!
500
Gift Cards are the most common Christmas Gift at 43% of people getting them! What is the second most common gift?
- Electronics
- Toothbrushes
- Clothes
- Makeup
Up to 37% of people receive makeup products for Christmas!
500
Gleðileg jól! Kids in Iceland are told that if they are naughty that Santa will put Kartöflur in their boots! What is this Christmas deterrent?
- Rotten Potatoes
- Cauliflower
- Whale Bits
- Salt Candy
Rotten Potatoes are far worse than coal in Iceland!
500
What noted actor provided conductor's voice for the 2004 animated film, The Polar Express
- Dwayne Johnson
- Tom Hanks
- Kevin Spacey
- George Clooney
The voice was Tom Hanks!
500
What is the official cookie of Pennsylvania, sometimes known as a Nazareth cookie?
- Ginger bread
- Dutch cookies
- Butterscotch bread
- Sugar cookies
The modern version of sugar cookies were made by Moravian settlers in Pennsylvania in the 1700s!
500
Which large company played a part in creating Santa's image?
- Coca-Cola
- Macy's
- McDonald's
- Amazon
Before Coca-Cola saved Santa's image, he was a lot less jolly, even spooky!