Christmas Around the World
Irish Christmas traditions state that it is bad luck to take down the Christmas decorations before which specific date in January?
January 6th (Nollaig na mBan/Epiphany)
In A Christmas Story, what is the major gift that Ralphie desperately wants from Santa?
A Red Ryder BB Gun
Which American singer has the biggest-selling Christmas single of all time with the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
In Denmark, people stand on chairs and do this action at midnight to "leap" into the new year.
Jump (off the chair)
This cold-weather phenomenon is simply frozen water vapor that falls from the sky.
Snow (or Hail)
What item is traditionally hidden in the Christmas pudding in the United Kingdom for good luck?
A Coin (often a sixpence)
What is the name of the reindeer who helps the Grinch steal Christmas gifts?
Max
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is the gift given on the eighth day?
Eight maids a-milking
People in Spain traditionally eat 12 of these small fruits in time with the 12 chimes of midnight for good luck.
Grapes
The popular winter weather item that is scientifically defined as a single crystal of ice, usually with six points.
A Snowflake
In this European country, the tradition of leaving out wooden shoes for gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve is popular.
The Netherlands
In the movie Elf, what four main food groups does Buddy declare that elves stick to?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
This popular 20th century Christmas gift, now considered highly valuable, was originally marketed in 1959 as "The doll that can do anything."
Barbie
In Colombia, people walk around the block with an empty one of these to manifest travel in the new year.
Suitcase
A term for a severe, prolonged winter storm characterized by low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy, blowing snow.
Blizzard
In Germany, this spicy, fruit-filled bread is traditionally served during the Christmas season.
Stollen
Which two actors play the roles of the two burglars, Harry and Marv, in the Home Alone movies?
Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern
This 21st century online sales event, held on the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, was initially created to encourage people to shop online.
Cyber Monday
In the Philippines, people wear this type of pattern on New Year's Eve, as round shapes symbolize prosperity.
Polka Dots
The science term for a transparent layer of ice on a road surface that is difficult to see.
Black Ice
In this country, a common tradition involves hiding a single almond in the Christmas porridge; the person who finds it wins a small prize.
Norway (or Denmark)
Which Christmas song plays over the end credits of the movie Die Hard, solidifying its status as a holiday film for many fans?
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
This popular Christmas toy of the late 1990s was a small, talking, owl-like electronic pet.
Furby
In Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells this specific number of times to signify the cleansing of the 108 earthly desires.
108
The term for the loud, prolonged cracking sound that can be heard when large bodies of water freeze over in very cold weather.
Ice Thunder