Traditions Around the World
What is the name of Santa Claus in the Netherlands?
Sinterklaas
What do people in Japan traditionally eat on Christmas Day?
KFC
In this animated movie, a young boy rides a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
The Polar Express
Which Roman festival, celebrated in December, influenced the timing of Christmas?
Saturnalia
What country is traditionally started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
In Germany and Austria, what character is known for punishing naughty children?
Krampus
In Italy, a sweet bread loaf with dried fruit and candied peel, traditionally served at Christmas, is called this.
Panettone
What does the Grinch disguise his dog Max to help him carry out his plan to steal Christmas?
A Reindeer
In which century was Christmas first officially celebrated on December 25th by the Christian Church?
The 4th century
In Norway, people hide all of these on Christmas Eve so witches and evil spirits can’t steal them. What is it?
Brooms
In Japan, Christmas is often celebrated as a day for what type of relationship?
For couples
In Hong Kong, a dessert combining a traditional log cake with this popular local ingredient.. what is it?
Matcha
In Home Alone 1 and 2, which are the 2 countries where Kevin's family travel to when they accidentally leave him behind?
Paris and New York
The first recorded Christmas celebration in the United States was celebrated in 1621 in which colony?
Virginia
What spiky green plant with red berries is commonly used in Christmas decorations?
A Holly
In Ukraine, what unusual decoration is placed on Christmas trees for good luck?
Spider Webs
In parts of Scotland, families enjoy this type of small, spiced fruitcake, often served with tea during the Christmas season. What is it called?
Dundee Cake
What year was the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” animated TV special first broadcast?
1966
In what century did Christmas become a public holiday in the United States?
19th Century
What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
In the 19th century, this New England state was the first in the U.S. to legally recognize Christmas as a public holiday, helping to popularize its nationwide celebration.
Alabama
In the Philippines, the traditional Christmas rice cake bibingka is often baked in pots lined with this type of leaf.
Banana Leaf
In the movie "Elf", what are the 6 ingredients used in Buddy's famous spaghetti?
Cooked spaghetti, Maple syrup, Chocolate Syrup, Mini Marshmallows, M&M's, Sprinkles,
What saint name is december 25th?
St.Anastasia of Sirmium
In Venezuela, what do people use to get to church, usually in their pyjamas (not cars)
roller skates