Greece
When do Greeks celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What is the main Christmas day meal?
Turkey, goose, or duck
What is the Badnjak?
Oak log or branch that is placed in a fire on Christmas eve night.
What calendar was created by Pope Gregory in 1582?
Gregorian calendar
What is the most popular Christmas song?
White Christmas
What is the Karavaki?
The Christmas boat.
What happens on St. Nicholas' day?
Kids find candy in their shoes.
When is the last day of advent fast?
Badnje Vece
How long was the length of the solar year overestimated?
11 Minutes
How old is Santa?
1,744 years old
What is the main Christmas day meal?
Lamb or prok
What is the date of the wheat planting?
12/13
What is not consumed during the Christmas fast?
Food that comes from animals (eggs, meat, cheese, etc).
Who created the Julian calendar?
Julius Caesar
What state has a town called Christmas?
Michigan
What is the Christopsomo?
Round sweet bread that is decorated with a cross.
What is the day of the wheat planting called?
St. Lucia's day
What does under the dinner table?
Straw
Name a country that was not mentioned that celebrates on this day.
Macedonia
What was the height of the tallest tree?
221 feet tall.
Name at least one of the dates Christmas Carols are sung in Greece.
(12/24), (12/31), (1/6)
What are Christmas tress traditionally decorated with?
Ornaments that are shaped as fruits.
What is the round loaf that is spun around and broken apart to win lucky coin called?
Cesnica
What percentage of the world celebrates Christmas on this day?
More then 12%
What was the last US state to declare Christmas a legal Holiday?
Oklahoma