Christmas Around the World
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Donner, Dancer, Dasher
In “The Chipmunk Song,” what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?
A Hula Hoop
What are people expected to do under the mistletoe?
Kiss
In Germany, what do children leave out on December 5th for St. Nicholas to fill?
Boots or Shoes
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy Cane
Which of Santa’s reindeer share a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day?
Cupid
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark want to buy with his bonus?
A Swimming Pole
What color is the elephant that describes the exchange of amusing and impractical gifts during the holidays?
White
Where would you be spending your Christmas vacation if some said to you "Mele Kalikimaka"?
Hawaii
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or Boar’s Head
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
What is it about Christmas that upsets Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The commercialization of Christmas
What celestial ornament is typically set atop a Christmas tree?
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
Before electric Christmas lights were invented, what did people use to light up their trees?
Candles
The North Pole is located in the middle of what ocean?
The Arctic Ocean
Daily Double!!!!
Hint: Movie Question
**I will read aloud the question.**
Sandy Claws
What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?
Charlie Brown
In Australia, what season does Christmas take place in?
Summer
Thanksgiving
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightening)
How does Buddy the Elf get his name?
From his the diapers he was wearing that were named: Little Buddy
In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.
Christmas Cards