Christmas Traditions
This plant, hung in doorways during Christmas, traditionally prompts people to share a kiss.
Mistletoe
Which holiday drink historically included raw eggs, sugar, milk, and alcohol?
Eggnog
Who sings the modern holiday favorite, Underneath the Tree?
Kelly Clarkson
In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas?
Paris, France
Who delivers gifts to children in Finland at Christmas?
Joulupukki
This city’s giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is an annual gift from Norway.
London
What ingredient is traditionally layered under the icing of a Christmas cake?
Marzipan
Which classic Christmas song was originally titled One Horse Open Sleigh?
Jingle Bells
Who voices Scrooge in the 2009 A Christmas Carol?
Jim Carrey
What is the Finnish name for Santa Claus’s wife?
Joulumuori
Where is the world’s largest Christmas market? (Which city?)
Vienna
Which spice gives glögi its strong, sweet smell and is shaped like a small flower bud?
Cloves
What gift is given on the 5th day in The Twelve Days of Christmas?
Five golden rings
In the Polar Express (2004), what is the golden rule of hot chocolate?
“Never ever let it cool. Keep it cookin’ in the pot.”
Where do Finns traditionally believe Santa lives?
Santa Claus is said to live in Korvatunturi, in Finnish Lapland.
In which country is it a tradition to eat KFC OR Strawberry shortcake for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which spirit is added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
Brandy
What singer’s Christmas album holds the record for the highest-selling Christmas album of all time?
Elvis Presley’s Elvis’ Christmas Album
In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), which holiday figure do Boogie’s Boys originally kidnap, thinking it’s Santa Claus?
The Easter Bunny
In the traditional Christmas porridge, what can be found inside that brings good luck and a wish?
An Almond
What do Swedish children traditionally leave out for Santa?
Coffee
Although often used to decorate Christmas cakes, which plant is actually toxic to eat?
Holly
What inspired the 1962 song, Do You Hear What I Hear?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What 1988 action film has been hotly debated whether it is a Christmas film or not?
Die Hard
What is the literal meaning of the word Joulupukki?
Joulupukki — literally ‘Christmas Goat,’ from Finland’s old Yule Goat tradition.