Holiday Traditions
What holiday tradition involves hiding a pickle ornament on a Christmas tree?
The Christmas pickle tradition (German-American tradition)
What 1988 action film is now widely debated as a Christmas movie?
Die Hard
What Motown group made the song “Give Love on Christmas Day” a holiday staple?
The Jackson 5
What spice is commonly used in pumpkin pie and holiday baking?
Cinnamon (or nutmeg)
What Roman emperor officially declared December 25th as the celebration of Christ’s birth?
Emperor Constantine
In Spain and some Latin countries, children traditionally receive gifts on what date instead of December 25th?
January 6th (Three Kings Day / Epiphany)
What 1946 Frank Capra film centers on the idea that no man is a failure who has friends?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the most recorded version?
Silent Night
What Southern holiday dish made from collard greens symbolizes wealth and prosperity for the New Year?
Collard Greens
NORAD tracks Santa every year using what originally military purpose?
Aerospace defense radar systems
What Scandinavian tradition involves a goat made of straw as a Christmas symbol?
The Yule Goat
What actor voices six characters in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What jazz legend recorded A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Vince Guaraldi
What Caribbean Christmas drink is made with flowers is traditionally spiced with ginger and cloves?
Sorrel
What protocol is used to initiate, maintain, and terminate VoIP calls?
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
In Home Alone, what European city is the McCallister family traveling to when Kevin is left behind?
Paris
“Someday at Christmas” was originally recorded by which Motown legend?
Stevie Wonder
What fried food, eaten during Hanukkah, symbolizes the miracle of oil?
Latkes
What KPI measures the percentage of calls that end unexpectedly?
Call Drop Rate
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany
What holiday film was originally released as a box-office failure but became a cult classic through TV reruns?
A Christmas Story
What holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving but became a Christmas hit?
Jingle Bells
What Christmas stew made with hominy and pork is traditionally served on Christmas Eve?
Pozole
What signaling protocol was traditionally used in PSTN networks before VoIP became widespread?
SS7 (Signaling System No. 7)