North America
Europe
Asia
Australia and South America
Africa
Holiday Traditions
The Grinch
100
What country celebrates Christmas with pinatas?
Mexico
100
Which country created the Yule Log tradition?
Norway
100
Which country decorates mango or banana trees?
India
100
Which country celebrates Christmas with barbecues on the beach?
Australia
100
Which country celebrates Christmas on January 7th?
Ethiopia
100
What country is credited with starting the modern Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
100
In the 2000 movie, who plays the Grinch?
Jim Carrey
200
In which country do kids place shoes filled with straw under a tree for Tonton Nwel?
Haiti
200
Which country eats Panettone?
Italy
200
Which country starts playing Christmas music in September?
Philippines
200
In which country do kids leave socks near the window for Papai Noel?
Brazil
200
Which country eats Malva pudding?
South Africa
200
In what country do children put out wooden shoes instead of stockings?
The Netherlands
200
What is the name of the little girl who tries to befriend the Grinch?
Cindy Lou Who
300
What country celebrates Belsnickeling, where people dress like funny Santas?
Germany/Canada
300
Which country is famous for Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas markets?
Germany
300
Which country has Father Frost and his granddaughter deliver gifts?
Russia
300
Where do they set off midnight fireworks on Christmas Eve?
Argentina. Latin America
300
In which country do women go house to house singing and dancing?
Mali
300
Where does the tradition of Christmas stockings most likely come from?
Europe
300
What event in Whoville does the Grinch interrupt that makes everyone panic?
The Holiday Cheermeister celebration
400
In Mexico, poinsettias bloom during the winter and are called "Flor de la Noche Buena," meaning this.
Flower of the Holy Night
400
What do many children in Europe leave out for St. Nicholas?
Shoes or boots
400
Which country celebrates with lantern festivals called Parol?
Philippines
400
In Australia, Christmas happens in what season?
Summer
400
What is the Ethiopian Christmas holiday called?
Ganna
400
What Jewish holiday sometimes overlaps with Christmas season?
Hanukkah
400
What childhood incident made the Grinch hate Christmas?
He was bullied for giving a handmade gift and cutting himself while shaving as a kid.
500
What Mexican celebration represents Mary & Joseph searching for shelter before Christmas?
Las Posadas
500
In Iceland, how many Yule Lads visit children before Christmas?
13
500
In Japan, what unusual Christmas meal is very popular?
KFC
500
What South American country celebrates “Nochebuena” with a late-night feast?
Many: Argentina and Peru
500
In South Africa, what traditional food is often eaten around Christmas besides pudding?
BBQ (Braai)
500
What is the holiday that celebrates African American culture from Dec 26–Jan 1?
Kwanzaa
500
What is the name of the Grinch’s love interest—the one who votes for him to be Holiday Cheermeister?
Martha May Whovier