Christmas in Europe
Christmas in the Americas
Christmas in Asia
Christmas Foods
Christmas Traditions Around the World
100

In this country, children leave their shoes out on December 5th for Saint Nicholas to fill with treats.

What is the Netherlands?

100

In this country, children break a decorated "piñata" filled with candy during Christmas celebrations.

What is Mexico?

100

In Japan, this fast-food chain is a popular choice for Christmas dinner.

What is KFC?

100

In England, this dessert, often soaked in alcohol, is set on fire before serving.

What is Christmas pudding?

100

In this country, people celebrate "Boxing Day" the day after Christmas.

What is the United Kingdom?

200

This Scandinavian country is known for its tradition of lighting candles on a Lucia crown during Saint Lucia's Day.

What is Sweden?

200

This country's tradition of decorating evergreens for Christmas dates back to the 1800s.

What is the United States?

200

In the Philippines, people create elaborate star-shaped lanterns called this.

What are parols?

200

In the United States, this spicy and sweet drink is a Christmas favorite.

What is eggnog?

200

This country's Christmas tradition involves decorating banana or mango trees instead of evergreens.

What is India?

300

In this country, "Weihnachtsmärkte" (Christmas markets) are a popular holiday tradition.

What is Germany?

300

In Venezuela, many people roller-skate to church on Christmas morning in this city.

What is Caracas?

300

This country celebrates "Winter Festivals" with ice sculptures and light displays instead of traditional Christmas.

What is China?

300

In France, this Yule log-shaped dessert is a holiday tradition.

What is Bûche de Noël?

300

In this African country, children often dress in new clothes and perform carols in their community.

What is Nigeria?

400

In Italy, this friendly witch delivers gifts to children on January 6th.

Who is La Befana?

400

In this South American country, fireworks light up the sky on Christmas Eve.

What is Argentina?

400

In South Korea, this figure is called "Santa Haraboji" and is often dressed in blue.

Who is Santa Claus?

400

In Poland, this traditional Christmas Eve meal often consists of 12 dishes, one for each apostle.

What is Wigilia?

400

In this Southern Hemisphere country, Christmas is celebrated during the summer, with BBQs on the beach.

What is Australia?

500

In this country, Christmas dinner often includes a traditional fish soup and fried carp.

What is the Czech Republic?

500

In this Caribbean country, Christmas is celebrated with colorful "Jonkonnu" parades featuring music, costumes, and dancing.

What is Jamaica?

500

In this Middle Eastern country with a large Christian population, Christmas is a national holiday.

What is Lebanon?

500

In Norway, this sweet bread flavored with cardamom is a common Christmas treat.

What is Julekake?

500

In this Nordic country, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to protect against evil spirits.

What is Norway?