Christmas Traditions Around the World
Which plant is commonly used as a Christmas decoration?
The Poinsetta
In the movie, The Polar Express, what gift does the main character ask for from Santa?
A bell
What food is specifically mentioned in the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas that the singers want?
a figgy pudding
What famous poem helped shape the modern idea of Santa Claus?
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Which angel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Gabriel
Where did the Christmas Tree tradition begin?
In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallisters heading to when they leave Kevin at home?
Paris
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven Swans a swimming
When Rudolph isn't working, how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
8
What group of people were the first to hear of Jesus’ birth according to the Bible?
The Shepherds
Who is the Italian witch that delivers sweets to children on January 6?
La Befana
In the movie, the Santa Clause, what does the head Elf, Bernard, give Charlie so that he can always remember his dad?
A Snowglobe
In “O Holy Night,” what line follows “Fall on your knees”?
O hear the angel voices
What beverage company further popularized Santa’s red suit through advertising in the 1930s?
Coca Cola
Which gospel books tell the story of Jesus’ birth?
Matthew and Luke
In which country is it common to go to the beach for fireworks on Christmas?
Brazil
According the the book, and TV special, how long has the Grinch been hating Christmas?
53 Years
"Why for 53 years I've put up with it now."
In “Santa Baby”, what extravagant gift does the singer ask Santa to bring first?
A Yacht
How does the narrator of Twas the Night Before Christmas describe Santa's eyes AND dimples?
"...his eyes how they twinkled... his dimples so merry"
Who ordered a census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
In which country is Christmas NOT a national holiday, but the traditional meal for those who celebrate is KFC?
Japan
What 1940s Christmas film popularized the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?
Meet me in St. Louis
Holiday Cheer
Which country claims to be the birthplace of the real Saint Nicholas?
Turkey
What does the word “Emmanuel” mean?
"God with us"