Christmas Food & Treats
Holiday Riddles
Random
Christmas around the world
100
This warm holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, and spices.
Hint:
Often served with nutmeg on top.
Eggnog 
100
Riddle:
I’m loved by children, doubted by adults, and blamed when gifts don’t fit.
Hint:
I wear red and laugh a lot.
Answer:
🎅 Santa Claus
100
Question:
This Christmas tradition makes people sing—even if they shouldn’t.
Hint:
Door to door or on TV.
Answer:
🎶 Christmas carols
100
In which country, families break a decorated container filled with candy and small toys during Christmas.
Hint: It’s called a “piñata.”
mexico 
200
This holiday dessert is often topped with whipped cream or custard.
Hint:
It’s soft, sweet, and baked.
🍮 Christmas pudding
(Accept: Plum pudding)
200
Riddle:
I hang around all December, shine brightly, and somehow stop working right when guests arrive.
Hint:
One bulb goes out… and ruins everything.
Answer:
💡 Christmas lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIc969qtYo
200
This holiday activity is enjoyed more in memory than in the moment.
Hint:
It involves effort.
Answer:
🧹 Cleaning up after holidays
200
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with “KFC” as a special meal.
Hint: It’s in Asia and has no snowy Christmas in most regions.
What is Japan?
300
This icing-covered house is a popular Christmas decoration you can eat.
Hint:
It’s made from gingerbread.
Answer:
🏠 Gingerbread house
300
Riddle:
I show up once a year, make everyone happy, then leave behind a giant mess and an empty wallet.
Hint:
Not a person… but close.
🎄 Christmas Day
300
Question:
I’m counted down, shouted at, and make people kiss at midnight.
Hint:
Once a year, everyone is excited.
🎆 New Year’s Eve countdown
300
In this country, Christmas is largely celebrated on January 7 because they follow the Orthodox calendar.
Hint: Famous for the onion-domed churches.
What is Russia? 
400
This crunchy snack is often roasted and enjoyed during the holidays.
Hint:
You may hear them “roasting on an open fire.”
🌰 Chestnuts 
400
Riddle:
I’m worn once, photographed forever, and never forgiven.
Hint:
Grandma probably picked me.
🧶 An ugly Christmas sweater 
400
Question:
I make people reflect, plan, and promise things they’ll forget in February.
Hint:
December 31st, 11:59 pm.
🥂 New Year’s resolutions
400
In this country, a figure called “Krampus” punishes naughty children, often accompanying St. Nicholas.
Hint: Alpine country
What is Austria?
500
This Christmas dessert tradition involves hiding a small item inside for good luck.
Hint:
Whoever finds it is said to have a lucky year.
Answer:
🎁 A coin in Christmas pudding
500
Riddle:
I get shaken, not stirred. I’m full of tiny surprises, and I make more noise than I should.
Hint:
Kids love me. Adults secretly enjoy me too.
🎁 A wrapped present
500
Which country was the first to use the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree indoors?
hint: This country is known for inventing the printed book, the Christmas market, and the Advent calendar.
Answer:
Germany
500
In this country, a unique Christmas Eve custom involves floating candle-lit walnut shells on water to glimpse the year ahead.
Hint: It’s a European tradition known for charming and mysterious rituals.
What is a fortune-telling tradition?