Christmas Around The World
In Italy, which friendly witch delivers candy and small gifts to children on Epiphany Eve (January 5) instead of Santa Claus?
La Befana
Which European country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees and creating Advent calendars?
Germany
In Frank Capra’s 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life, what supernatural event famously occurs every time a bell rings?
"Everytime a bell rings, an angle gets it's wings"
Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time?
"White Christmas," sung by Bing Crosby.
In Spain, what tradition is practiced right at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve (and celebrated through the holiday season)?
Eating 12 grapes—one for each clock chime—for good luck
Which fast-food chain is so popular for Christmas dinner in Japan that families have to place their orders weeks in advance?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Who commissioned and sent the very first commercial Christmas card in London in 1843, helping launch a global holiday tradition?
Sir Henry Cole
What is the first rule in the Code of Elves in Elf?
"Treat Everyday Like Christmas"
What was the first song played in space, during the Gemini 6 mission in 1965?
Jingle Bells
In Brazil, What New Year's Tradition Happens On The Beach at midnight?
Beachgoers jump over seven ocean waves at midnight, making a wish with each leap
Which European country has a tradition of hiding household broomsticks on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and mischievous spirits from stealing them?
Norway
In Alpine folklore, the horned creature Krampus traditionally accompanies Saint Nicholas on which night?
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what does Lucy say she wants for Christmas?
Real Estate
How many gifts did the singer receive in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
Over One Tone Of Confetti
What is the name of Iceland’s Christmas Eve tradition where family and friends exchange books and spend the night reading?
Jólabókaflóð (the"Yule Book Flood").
During the unofficial Christmas Truce of 1914 on the Western Front of World War I, which activity was famously reported to have taken place between British and German soldiers in "no-man's-land"?
how many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
Four (Jacob Marley, The Ghost Of Christmas Past, The Ghost Of Christmas Present, And The Ghost Of Christmas Future)
Fill In The Missing Lyrics From "Your A Mean One Mr.Grinch". "Your Brain is full of ______, you've got _________ In Your Soul Mr.Grinch"
"Your Brain Is Full Of Spiders, You've Got Garlic In Your Soul Mr.Grinch"
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
What creepy-crawly decoration is traditionally welcomed on Christmas trees in the Ukraine because finding them is believed to bring good luck and wealth?
Spiders and Spider Webs
Which Dutch figure gave Santa Claus his English name?
Sinterklaas
In Home Alone, What is the title of the fake black-and-white gangster movie that Kevin quotes ("Keep the change, ya filthy animal")?
In "Santa Baby," what car does the singer ask for?
A '54 convertible, light blue
People in which U.S. territory toss a bucket of water out of the window to drive away lingering evil spirits from the year?
Puerto Rico