History
Christmas celebrations in the Middle Ages had a boisterous and turbulent tone, similar to this modern day NOLA celebration.
What is Mardi Gras?
This is the only liquid Elven food group.
What is syrup?
This composer called his own ballet, the nutcracker, "rather boring".
Who is Tchaikovsky?
In order to cleanse the body prior to Christmas festivities, those in Finland enter this steamy room on Christmas Eve.
What is a sauna?
Originating in Medieval England, this Christmas delicacy is a brandy-soaked, steamed cake with raisins, currants, and spices.
What is figgy pudding?
A group of these blue collars began the Christmas tree tradition in Rockfeller Center in 1931.
Who are construction workers?
During the first volume, the McCallisters vacation to this city.
Where is Paris, France?
The abbreviation "xmas" originated in the 16th century when writers noticed that Christ, in Greek, the language of the new testament, began with this letter.
What is chi?
This country began decorating trees in the 1500s, beginning the common tradition.
Where is Germany?
This dense holiday delicacy was used to sweeten the deceased royal afterlife in Ancient Rome.
What is fruitcake?
This day was the primary Christian holiday prior to 300 CE.
What is Easter?
This is what Ralphie wants for Christmas.
What is a red ryder BB gun?
Gifted by Balthazar the wiseman, this gift is a resin-gum that has been used in medicine for thousands of years.
What is Myrrh?
Since the 1970s, this is the traditional Christmas meal in Japan.
What is KFC?
This popular holiday delicacy was brought to Europe in 992 CE by an Armenian monk. It was later used in England as a sweetmeat to aid digestion and cleanse the breath.
What is gingerbread?
This Pope chose December 25th as the official date of Christmas.
Who is Pope Julius I?
In the 1994 film, The Santa Clause, this is the North Pole's head elf.
Who is Bernard?
Having sold 50 million units, this Christmas single is the best selling single of all time.
What is Bing Crosby's White Christmas?
Sinterklaas brings gifts to children on December 5th in this country.
Where is the Netherlands?
What is a sugar plum?
Due to this early American religious group, Christmas was outlawed in Boston from 1659-1681.
Who were the Puritans?
This is the sleigh used by the North Pole in Arthur Christmas.
This is frosty the snowman's nose.
Santa Claus may arrive via boat to this northernmost region of this country, Lapland.
Where is Finland?
This Puerto Rican Christmas beverage, translating to "little coconut" is commonly referred to Puerto Rican eggnog; but is incorrect because it doesn't contain eggs.
What is a coquito?