RELIGION
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FOOD & DRINK
100

Where was Baby Jesus born?

Bethlehem

100

In the original "Frosty the Snowman" animated movie, what's the first words Frosty say when he comes to life?

"Happy Birthday!"

100

What tradition involves going house to house dressed up in funny clothes that also covers your face?

Mummering

100

How many Reindeer does Santa have?

Nine

100

What nut is traditionally used in a Christmas fruitcake?

Walnuts

200

According to the Bible, what did the 3 Wiseman bring Baby Jesus?

Gold, Frankincense, and myrhh 

200

What real life department store does "Miracle on 34th Street" take place at?

Macy's

200

What tradition is well known in NL where family & friends gather in someone's kitchen to play instruments, sing, and dance together?

Newfoundland Kitchen Party

200

What are people expected to do under the mistletoe?

Kiss

200

What is the name of the popular Christmas candy shaped like a cane?

Candy cane

300

Who were Baby Jesus' first visitors?

The Shepherds

300

What city was Kevin's family travelling to for the holidays in the movie "Home Alone?"

Paris, France

300

Many Newfoundlanders celebrate with friends on the night of December 23rd. What traditional name has this night been given?

Tibb's Eve

300

What mischievous little toy/character makes pranks from December 1st to Christmas Eve?

The "Elf on the Shelf"

300

In what century was eggnog first consumed?

13th century

400

How did Mary & Joseph travel to Jesus' birthplace?

On a donkey

400

In the movie "Elf" what condiment does Buddy put on everything?

Syrup

400

In what country is it tradition to fill children's clogs with candy and treats on December 5th?

The Netherlands

400

Who wrote the classic story "A Christmas Carol?"

Charles Dickens

400

Which country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

500

Who was the angel who announced the birth of Jesus?


The Angel Gabriel 

500

In what year did the film "It's a Wonderful Life" come out?

1946

500

Where does the act of Mummering come from?

Rome. It was picked up in Great Britain soon after, and then adopted from someone that moved from there to Newfoundland, as they brought the tradition with them.

500

Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?

Rockefeller Center

500

In what country did the tradition of eating a Christmas ham originate?

Germany