Global Traditions
In this country, KFC became a popular Christmas meal after a 1970s ad campaign.
What is Japan?
In “Home Alone,” the McCallisters are headed to this city when they leave Kevin behind.
What is Paris?
“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, at the ___.”
What is Christmas party hop?
In the UK, these small pastries filled with spiced dried fruits are seasonal favorites.
What are mince pies?
This Finnish town calls itself Santa’s official hometown.
What is Rovaniemi?
“Krampusnacht” parades, featuring a horned companion of St. Nicholas, are rooted in this Alpine country.
What is Austria?
In “Love Actually,” the song “Christmas Is All Around” is performed by this washed-up rocker.
Who is Billy Mack?
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your ___.”
What is heart be light?
Gravlax is cured salmon. Name the three main ingredients used in the curing process.
What are salt, sugar, and dill?
Kids often hang these by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are Stockings?
In this country, children place their shoes by the window so the Three Kings can fill them with gifts on January 6th.
What is Spain?
This actor voices the conductor (and several roles) in The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
The title “Fairytale of New York” was performed by The Pogues and this singer.
Who is Kirsty MacColl?
A warm Mexican holiday punch made with fruits and spices—often including hibiscus.
What is ponche navideño?
The bishop historically associated with gift‑giving who hailed from Myra, in modern‑day Turkey.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This Icelandic Christmas creature is a giant, people eating cat said to lurk in the snow and punish those without new clothes.
What is the Yule Cat?
In Elf, Buddy’s four main food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corn, and this.
What is Syrup?
The bilingual singer of Feliz Navidad.
Who is José Feliciano?
German fruit bread dusted with powdered sugar, often with marzipan inside.
What is Stollen?
All of Santas Reindeers!
What is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen!
In Ukraine, it’s traditional to decorate the Christmas tree with ornaments shaped like this creature for good luck.
What is Spider.
In the animated classic, the Grinch’s heart grows by this many sizes.
What is three sizes?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the total number of gifts if you count each day’s cumulative presents is this.
What is 364?
These tiny treats, whose name means "chocolate little umbrellas", are a festive favorite in Germany.
What are Schoko Schirmchen?
The U.S.–Canadian military command known for “tracking Santa."
What is NORAD?