Traditions Around the World
On what day to Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
Why do we leave milk and cookies for Santa?
This started during the Great Depression, when parents encouraged children to keep their charitable spirit alive in the face of financial hardship.
Where is the famous Christmas Tree located in NYC?
Rockefeller Center
In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime?
Tickle Me Elmo
What is the name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
In what country is it tradition to fill children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
Netherlands
Santa Claus was inspired by St. Nicholas the Christian Bishop, why?
In the fourth century, the Christian bishop gave away his large inheritance to the poor and rescued women from servitude.
What is the postal code for the north pole?
H0H 0H0
Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.
Teddy Ruxpin
According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn and Syrup
In which country is KFC a Christmas dinner tradition?
Japan
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
WW1
How many total gifts were given in the "Twelve Days of Christmas"?
364
What brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000?
Razor
Who recorded the melancholy Christmas hit "Hard Candy Christmas" in 1982?
Dolly Parton
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold Coins
What song tops Billboard's list of the greatest of all time holiday 100 songs?
Mariah Careys - All I want for Christmas Is You
In 1952 this food inspired toy was all the rage with more than 1 million units sold that first year. What toy was this?
Mr Potato Head
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A Pickle
Santa Claus has a lot of different names, name three
Pere Noel/Papa Noel
Father Christmas
Kris Kringle
Święty Mikołaj
Weihnachtsmann
What is the pudding consumed at Christmas?
Figgy Pudding
What highly coveted Christmas toy created riots in shopping centers across North America in 1983?
Cabbage Patch Kids
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker