Deck The Halls
Jolly Old St. Nick
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
100
This holiday tradition of romance started in ancient Greece, during the festival of Saturnalia and later in marriage ceremonies, because of the plant's association with fertility.
What is kissing under the Mistletoe?
100
He is known as Father Christmas and wears green in this part of the world.
Where is United Kingdom?
100
In this country young men dress like a beast-like demon creature roaming city streets frightening kids and punishing the bad ones. This creatures name is Krampus. 
Where is Austria?
100
Carols were first sung in this part of the world thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas Carols. They were pagan songs, sung at the Winter Solstice celebrations as people danced round stone circles. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, usually taking place around 22nd December. The word Carol actually means dance or a song of praise and joy!
Where is Europe?
100
Christmas remains largely a novelty in the country. However, a new, quirky “tradition” has emerged in recent years – a Christmas Day feast of the Colonel’s very own Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Where is Japan?
200
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.
However the traditions was made popular by Queen Victoria in 1846.
Where is Germany?
200
Known as Père Noël or Papa Noël in this country, Father Christmas wears a long red cloak instead of a red suit, and children leave their shoes by the fireplace hoping that they will be filled with goodies after mass on Christmas Eve.
Where is France?
200
Christmas festivities really begin on December 13 with St. Lucia's Day, which celebrates the patron saint of light in this country. The eldest daughter gets up before dawn and dresses as the "Queen of Light" in a long white dress. She wears a crown of leaves and lighted candles. Singing "Santa Lucia," the Lucia Queen goes to every bedroom to serve coffee and treats to each member of the family.
Where is Sweden?
200
In 1950 this song about a discarded top hat believed to be magical became famous when fist sung by Gene Autry
What is Frosty the Snowman?
200
Sharing of the oplatek (pronounced opwatek) is the most ancient and beloved of all Polish Christmas traditions. Oplatek is a thin wafer made of flour and water, similar in taste to the hosts that are used for communion during Mass. The Christmas wafer is shared before Wigilia, the Christmas Eve supper. The head of the household usually starts by breaking the wafer with his wife and then continues to share it with everyone at the Wigilia table. Wishes for peace and prosperity are exchanged and even the pets and farm animals are given a piece of oplatek on Christmas Eve. Legend has it that if animals eat oplatek on Christmas Eve, they will be able to speak in human voices at midnight, but only those who are pure of spirit will be able to hear them.
Where is Poland?
300
The number of states in the US where Christmas trees are grown.
What is all 50 states?
300
Ded Moroz (translated as Father Frost) in this country. He is a figure of Slavic mythology, often depicted as a wizard or demon. Traditionally, he would punish naughty children by kidnapping them, but this darker part of Ded Moroz's personality has softened over the years.
Now, on New Year's Eve, he travels all over the Slavic region, carrying gifts for children with his cheerful companion, Snegurochka the Snow Maiden.
Where is Russia and Ukraine?
300
This character was thought to be none other than the wealthy Miser of British Parliament, John Elwes.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
300
Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas Carols. They were pagan songs, sung at this celebrations as people danced round stone circles. It is the shortest day of the year, usually taking place around 22nd December.
What is Winter Solstice?
300
Kūčios, the traditional Christmas dinner, is held on December 24th every year. Hosting kūčios is no small feat – this meal can take up to a week to prepare. The holidays are about spending time with family in this country, so a week-long meal prep is certainly a great opportunity for families to get together and is likely why the tradition has persisted.
Where is Lithuania?
400
Beautiful lanterns often adorn the streets and homes in this country during the holidays.
Where is China?
400
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day ______. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends.
Where is Turkey?
400
Individuals celebrated during Spanish Epiphany are:
- Gaspar, who has brown hair and a brown beard (or no beard!) and wears a green cloak and a gold crown with green jewels on it.
- Melchior, who has long white hair and a white beard and wears a gold cloak.
- Balthazar, who has black skin and a black beard (or no beard!) and wears a purple cloak.
Better known as ________.
Who are the Three Kings or Three Wise Men?
400
Another connection between snow and Christmas is this Song. It was first recorded, in 1942, by Bing Crosby and came from a film called 'Holiday Inn', set in the snowy countryside of Vermont, U.S.A. in December (there is a 75% chance of it snowing on Christmas Day in Vermont!). Written by Irving Berlin it only took only 18 minutes to record. The original version sung by Bing Crosby has sold at least 30 million copies. The song has also been recorded by many other people and groups and it has sold over 100 million copies in single versions (that's including all the different versions of it). Until 1997, Bing Crosby's recording was the top selling single of all time!
What is "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"?
400
Since the Middle Ages, these tasty treats – in some form or another – have been an important part of Hanukkah tradition. They are fried potato pancakes are cooked in oil. This recognizes that the Second Temple kept the Menorah burning with oil for eight days.
What are Latkes?
500
This country fills their window sills with decorative wooden horses.
Where is Sweden?
500
In these countries the equivalent to St. Nick is Christkind or Christkindl portrayed by a female and leaves presents for good children on Christmas Eve, much like her more famous counterpart, Santa Claus.
Where is Austria, Switzerland, and Germany?
500
Traditionally a dwarf-like being with the appearance of a garden gnome, often dress the Tomte or Jultomten guards farmhouses from bad luck in this country. Elder members of the family often addorn this costume when passing out presents in this country.
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Where is Sweden?
500
A very popular song at Christmas time in this country is the Musevisa (The Mouse Song). The words were written in 1946 by Alf Prøysen. The tune is a traditional folk tune. It tells the story of some mice getting ready for Christmas and the Mother and Father mice warning their children to stay away from mouse traps! It became popular very quickly and is now as popular as ever.
Where is Norway?
500
In Costa Rica, making this delicacy is a Christmas tradition and every family has their own ‘secret’ recipe. The basis is a corn dough, wrapped in a banana leaf or corn husk, and then steamed. Some are stuffed with pork, and some with beef or chicken. Other foods that may be a part of the filling are garlic, onion, potatoes, or raisins.
What is tamales?