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Christmas around the world
100

Which bird that is commonly served for Christmas dinners in many countries?

Turkey

100

Who is the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Rudolph

100

This green thing is put up and decorated in most homes for Christmas.

Christmas tree

100

What does "Feliz Navidad" mean?

Merry Christmas

100

In this country, St. Nicholas arrives on a boat accompanied by his helper, Zwarte Piet.

The Netherlands

200

What snack is typically left out for Santa Claus?

Milk and Cookies

200

Which movie takes place in Whoville and has Jim Carrey as the main character?

How the Grinch stole Christmas

200

People are supposed to kiss when standing under this plant (green leaves with white berries)

Mistletoe

200

What is the most successful Christmas song of all time?

Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas"

200

Why do people have a barbecue for lunch at Christmas in New Zealand?

Over this period, it is summer and hot over there.

300

In this country, "KFC Christmas" is a popular dining choice.

Japan

300

What movie is about a boy whose family left for vacation without him?

Home Alone

300

Which brand/company made Santa Claus the typical red-suited, white-bearded man we know today?

Coca-Cola

300

Which fairytale were the gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

300

What/Where is the Hometown of Santa Claus?

In Finland, Lapland

400

What is the food that you can have fun decorating, building and that you can eat?

Gingerbread house

400

This drink was served on The Polar Express and where is the train heading to?

Hot Chocolate & the North Pole

400

This is what naughty children (= they behaved badly) get in their stockings (= big socks hung on the fireplace)?

Coal

400

Who is the main character in Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol"?

Ebenezer Scrooge

400

Which Christmas market in Germany has the most visitors per year?

Cologne (Weihnachtsmarkt am Dom) - over four million visitors

500

What is the creamy drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs is a holiday favorite, often enjoyed 

Eggnog

500

What did Dumbledore give Harry Potter for Christmas his 1st year at Hogwarts?

The Cloak of invisibility

500

What do The Twelve Days of Christmas refer to?

The period between Christmas Day (December 25) and Epiphany (January 6), which commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus.

500

Who is the creator of the classical ballet "The Nutcracker"?

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

500

What is Las Posadas and where does it take place?

In Mexico, people celebrate this tradition by reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.