Festive Food
Traditions & Customs
Bibical connections
Unique decorations
Santa's many Names
100

panettone, a fluffy bread with dried fruits is a Christmas staple in which country?

Italy

100

Children in the Netherlands leave out these items for Sinterklaas to fill with gifts.

Shoes

100

This town, the birthplace of Jesus, is central to the Christmas story.

Bethlehem

100

In Mexico, this colorful object is often broken during Las Posadas.

Pinata

100

In the U.S. and Canada, he is commonly called this.

Santa Clause

200

Glühwein is served warm at Christmas markets in which country?

Germany

200

This country celebrates Christmas with the Festival of Lights in Medellín.

Colombia

200

According to the Bible, this angel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary.

Gabriel

200

In Germany, people hide this glass ornament in the tree as a game for children.

Pickle

200

Père Noëof the jolly Christmas gift-bringer is happening in which country?

France

300

Atole a warm, sweet beverage made from corn dough is from which country?

Mexico

300

children receive small treats from Yule Lads leading up to Christmas, in what country?

Iceland

300

These men traveled from the East, guided by a star, to bring gifts to baby Jesus.

Magi or Wise Men

300

In what country, a star-shaped lanterns light up homes and streets during Christmas.

Phillippines

300

Ded Moroz a figure, often accompanied by his granddaughter, Snegurochka, is from which country?

Russia

400

puto bumbong, a sticky rice dessert is enjoyed at Noche Buena in what country?

Philippines

400

In Japan, it’s customary to eat this fast-food chain’s chicken on Christmas Eve.

KFC

400

Jesus was laid in this after his birth, as there was no room at the inn.

manger

400

In what country, some decorate their Christmas trees with this spider-related item for good luck.

Ukraine

400

In this country, Santa is referred to as this "Christmas Goat, named Joulupukki.

Finland

500

glögg, a festive drink, flavored with spices like cloves and cinnamon, is served during Advent in which country?

Sweden

500

In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on this day due to the Orthodox calendar. 

7th of January

500

This ruler ordered a census that led Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.

Caesar Augustus

500

In Norway, people hide these household items to ward off evil spirits on Christmas Eve.

brooms

500

In what country, children await gifts from this female figure instead of Santa Claus, named La Befana?

Italy