Christmas in Defence
International Traditions
Christmas Movies
Christmas Fun Facts
100
This organization is famously known for tracking Santa Claus
What is NORAD?
100
This tall Christmas tree is lit once a year in New York city
What is Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?
100
In this 2004 animated Christmas film a train magically takes children to the north pole on Christmas Eve
What is the Polar Express?
100
These are the names of Santa's reindeer
Who are:
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph?
200
During WWI opposing soldiers famously paused the fighting on Christmas Eve to share this sport in No-Mans land
What is Soccer?
200
If you find yourself on cold in Italy you might be going home to this traditional Italian Christmas dessert
What is a Panettone?
200
Set during a holiday office party this film sparks debate over whether it is truly a Christmas movie
What is Die Hard?
200
This fictional character was brought to life by children using a magical hat
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
300
This Christmas song was the first song broadcasted from space in 1965
What is Jingle Bells?
300
In Australia Santa is often depicted arriving on this instead of the traditional sleigh
What is a surf board?
300
This famous line "you'll shoot your eye out" is from which classic Christmas movie
What is a Christmas Story?
300
This sweet treat was first made in Germany to quiet down children
What is a Candy Cane?
400
This Operation Center was mistaken to be the phone number of Santa Claus in the year 1955
What is Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center (CONAD)?
400
This American Fast Food chain is commonly shared on Christmas Eve in Japan
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
400
In the movie Elf, Buddy the Elf famously drowns his spaghetti in what
What is Maple Syrup?
400
Santa Claus previously wore blue, green and purple until this drink company changed his image forever
What is Coca-Cola?
500
This is a Canadian military tradition of role reversal where junior members are served by their superiors
What is The Soldiers Christmas Dinner?
500
Sinterklaas is a Dutch tradition where children leave this article of clothing by the door on Christmas Eve to be filled with small presents the next morning
What is a shoe/boot?
500
This classic Christmas film had this famous line "Every time a bell rings, angel gets his wings"
What is "it's a wonderful life"?