Christmas Traditions
What do people hang by the fireplace at Christmas in USA and receive presents in?
Stockings
What does Santa use to know if children have been naughty or nice?
A list
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the…”
... way!
What is the name of the big bird often eaten on Christmas Day in USA?
A turkey (kalkun)
In what country do people say “Feliz Navidad” to mean “Merry Christmas”?
Spain
What do people kiss under at Christmas?
A Mistletoe
What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeers
Which song begins with "Silent night, holy night"?
Silent Night
What is the sweet, round dessert with a hole in the middle called?
A donut
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
What do people light on an Advent wreath?
Candles
What is Santa’s home called by american storytelling?
The North Pole
What song includes the line “All I want for Christmas is you”?
All I want for christmas for you
What drink made of milk, sugar, and eggs is popular at Christmas in USA?
Eggnog (æggepunch/æggesnaps)
What country is known for the Christmas tradition of putting wooden shoes out for gifts?
The Netherlands/Holland
What do children leave out for Santa Claus to eat on Christmas Eve in USA and Great Britain?
Cookies and milk
What does Santa climb down to deliver presents?
A chimney
What do people wish for in the song “I’m dreaming of a…”?
... A white christmas
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff and is red and white?
Candy Cane
In which country is the Christmas witch “La Befana” part of the celebrations?
Italy
What do people call the tradition of singing Christmas songs door-to-door in USA?
Caroling (julesang)
How many reindeer usually pull Santa’s sleigh?
EXTRA POINTS: Name all the reindeers.
Nine, including Rudolph
NAMES: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder and Blixem
Which Christmas song repeats the line “Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la”?
Deck the halls
What type of pie is traditionally eaten at Christmas in England?
Mince Pie (oksekødstærte med ærter, løg og brun sovs)
In Iceland, what are the mischievous Christmas characters called who leave gifts or tricks for children?
Yule Lads