Holiday Traditions
Ancient Druids thought this plant promoted fertility - maybe that's how it became associated with kissing.
What is Mistletoe?
This somewhat nosey reindeer is generally accepted as the 9th reindeer.
Who is Rudolph?
This country claims that Santa lives there. They even have a post code for him - H0H 0H0.
What is Canada?
These creatures are rumoured to do all the heavy lifting in toy manufacturing at Santa's workshop.
What are elves?
This grumpy character tried, but was ultimately unable to steal Christmas.
Who is the Grinch?
One of the earliest recorded instances of this very common and forever green holiday decoration was in 16th century Strassburg Germany.
What is a Christmas tree?
In a play on words, this could be the name of the 10th reindeer pulling the sleigh. She wasn't very nice to poor old Rudolph - laughing at him and calling him names.
Who is Olive?
You might find Sinterklaas walking along some of the canals in this low country.
What is Holland?
Some believe that Santa Claus is the patron saint of this / these.
What are children?
Her tragic mishap of getting runover on Christmas eve is the subject of a common holiday song.
Who is grandma?
Children who behaved badly during the year might receive some of this fossil fuel as a gift from Santa.
What is coal?
In North America, reindeer are also known by this name.
What is caribou?
You might be roaming around in this country if you hear the greeting - buon Natale!
What is Italy?
Santa's red outfit is often mistakenly attributed to an ad campaign by this soft drink company.
What is Coca Cola?
According to her very popular holiday song, Mariah Carey's Christmas list is a pretty short list - this is the only thing on it.
What is you?
Billy Bob Thornton portrayed a professional thief who takes a job as a department store Santa so that he could rob a shopping mall in this surprisingly good 2003 movie.
What is Bad Santa?
This is the name of the first reindeer mentioned in the famous poem 'A Visit from St.Nicolas'.
Who is Dasher?
- "And he whistled, and shouted, and call'd them by name: "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer, and Vixen! "On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!"
Thanks to a successful ad campaign in the 70's, many people in this country now include dining at KFC as part of their holiday celebrations. They might even take a bullet train to get there.
What is Japan?
It is believed that St. Nicholas was born around 280 A.D. in this country - but don't confuse the name of the country with a holiday dinner item.
What is Turkey?
In Australia, Santa's sleigh is pulled by 6 of these animals. It must be a bumpy ride...
What are Boomers / kangaroos?
Decorating Christmas trees only became internationally popular after a sketch was made of not one of our ADs and her husband, but rather of this English royal couple standing next to a Christmas tree in 1848.
Who were Victoria and Albert?
Contrary to what this reindeer's name might make you think, it has nothing to do with an infamous party of American settlers in 1847.
Who is Donner? (although sometimes referred to as Donder or Dunder)
If you're lucky enough to hear 'Merry Christmas to all!' pronounced no-lig ho-nuh jeev, you're likely in this country.
What is Ireland?
This dark figure travels with Santa, and punishes badly behaved children. Some say he even carries them away to be eaten later on - with no regard to the risk of stomach cramps.
Who is Krampus?
These are the names of the 4 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge in the story 'A Christmas Carol'. Contrary to the last name of one of the ghosts, he has nothing to do with reggae music.
Who are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, Future, and the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley?