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Traditions
This Vinegar soaked cucumber is placed on German Christmas trees
What is Pickle?
This is the correct number of candles on a menorah, the candelabra lit on the days of Hanukkah
What is 9?
A common misconception is that this famous soda company crated Santa’s signature Red and White look
What is Coca-Cola?
These were the first words that Frosty the Snowman said when he sprang to life that day
What is “Happy Birthday!”?
Don’t be a Jerk! It’s Christmas! This dense brick of dessert was used by Plankton to turn Bikini Bottom naughty!
What is Fruitcake?
In Japan, this Fast Food poultry company has become a staple to eat for Christmas Dinner
What is KFC?
The day that Yule is celebrated, the holiday which inspired many modern day Christmas customs.
What is the Winter Solstice?
St. Nicholas left gold coins which are now symbolized by this citrus fruit left in your stocking
What is Oranges?
This is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the stop motion film but also the name of Hannibal Lecter’s lover.
Who is Clarice?
This food is traditionally made for Christmas dinner in Latin American households
What are Tamales?
This is the country that the legend of Krampus originated from
What is Germany?
This holiday, Celebrated in Maddux’s least favorite country, was started for rich people to practice their philanthropy
What is Boxing Day?
All Alumni please stand! This song is the closer of each Victorian Christmas
What is Stille Nocht?
Jingle bells was originally written about this holiday
What is Thanksgiving?
In Greenland, this massive sea mammal is eaten raw on Christmas
What is Whale?
This household cleaning tool is hidden from witches in Norway to keep them from stealing it on Christmas Eve
What is a Broom?
This was the year Dr. Maulana Katanga created Kwanzaa
What is 1966?
Christmas bonuses are now cash but when they first started, bosses handed out this main dish eaten at Christmas dinner
What are Turkeys?
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree was originally sung by this 13 year old girl
Who is Brenda Lee?
This is the original centerpiece for medieval English Christmas Feasts
What is Boar’s Head?
The name of the creature made from a horse skull and dark shroud hiding the puppeteer, used on Christmas Eve to knock on door and demand gifts in Wales
What is Mari Lwyd?
The Twelfth Night, also called Epiphany Eve, is celebrated the month after Christmas and ushers in the feast of ____
What is Epiphany?
This century introduced the Christmas tree to German traditions which eventually spread worldwide
What is the 16th Century?
This Michigan city is the home of the main boy from the Polar Express
Where is Grand Rapids?
In Italian-American communities, it’s tradition to celebrated Christmas Eve with this
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?