Origin Of
Legends say Saint Nicholas helped a poor family by throwing gold coins into these pieces of clothing which were drying by the fire
Stockings
In 1974, this Asian country adopted KFC as their traditional Christmas meal
Japan
Light the lamp, not the rat! Light the lamp, not the rat!
A Muppet Christmas Carol
__ in the Box
Charlie
Residing in the Alpine mountains, this figure assists Santa by punishing misbehaving children by shaking loud chains or striking them with birch rods
Krampus
This plants association with fertility and ability to bloom in winter made it useful for decorating weddings for the alter
Mistletoe
In Finland, homes are equipped with this relaxation room where it is customary to strip names and take long and respectful rest to pay respect to their ancestors
Sauna
(Thick Austrian Accent) Put that cookie down, NOW!!
Jingle All the Way
Cowboy riding an __
Ostrich
This Icelandic creature is a domesticated house pet who comes down on Christmas eve, break in and attack anyone who does not receive new clothes for Christmas
Yule Cat
Symbolizing birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Germans took this object and decorated it for their homes
Tree
In Caracas, Venezuela; city-dwellers make their way to Christmas mass on these recreational objects
Roller Skates
Remember George, no man is a failure if he has friends
It's a Wonderful Life
Choo Choo Train with __ Wheels on the Caboose
Square
Perchta is an Alpine witch who would give good children a silver coin, but punish bad children by cutting out what body parts to fill with straw and pebbles
Stomach - guts
Based on the story of Hansel and Gretel, this traditional decorating was adopted during Christmas to show off more landscape decoration
Gingerbread house
Every year, Ukrainians decorate their houses with these natural formations with shimmering dew. These formations are considered lucky by Ukrainian culture
Spider webs
A Ukrainian legends states that a poor widow could not afford a tree for her children, so these creatures took pity on her and created one themselves.
-Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it
-But a kiss can be deadlier if you mean it
Batman Returns
*Yes, Batman Returns is a Christmas movie. It takes place during Christmas. Has a theme of Christmas throughout. Christmas references everywhere*
Birds that doesn't fly, but instead ___
Swims
*Bird was not specifically a penguin or aquatic fowl*
Belsnickle is a Santa Claus/Krampus like character who wears furs to bring presents or beatings to children living in this European Country
BONUS extra 200 pts: What US state was settled by this country and still tells stories of Belsnickle?
Germany
Extra Pt: Pennsylvania
In 1964, Rankin/Bass created their first stop-motion movie based on this Christmas story
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
In the earliest days, people would travel house to house to uplift spirits during the cold months doing what
Caroling / Singing
Since 1966, Sweden builds a 42 x 23 foot Yule Goat made of this fodder material
Straw
I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
How many of the misfit toys did not have an actual defect and were just deemed as a misfit
2
Dolly for Sally - never stated
Scooter for Jimmy - never stated
Mari Lwyd is horse skull like spirit who travels on winter nights with his merrymen to entice people to do what
Sing/Dance with him
*Typically seen as a good spirit because he just wants to party. Visitors are given blessings for their hospitality*