Christmas Around the World
Kids in this “belle province” of Canada write their Christmas letters to Père Noël.
What is Quebec?
The weather’s blistering cold; I’m warming up with this “official blanket with sleeves.”
What is a snuggie?
The United States Mint in Philadelphia printed the last of this currency in November 2025.
What is the penny?
Peter Sellers pulls triple duty in this film, playing President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, and this title role.
Who is Dr. Strangelove?
In 2025, Aoife summited this peak known as the "Roof of Africa"
What is Mt. Kiliminjaro?
In Japan, it is a tradition to visit this fast food establishment during Christmas
What is KFC?
At the start of my yoga class, I’ll greet the yogi with this word, Sanskrit for “I bow to you.”
What is Namaste?
In May, Pope Leo XIV became the first pope elected from the United States, as he was born in this US state.
What is Illinois?
Thirteen Days dramatises this incident of the same length, considered the closest the world has come to nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Before settling in the Washington D.C. area, Shirley resided in this U.S. city
What is Atlanta?
Swedes spend Christmas watching a special starring this Disney character; Huey, Dewey, and Louie would be proud.
Who is Donald Duck?
Maybe I’ll unwind with a vacation at the Atlantis resort on this country’s Paradise Island.
What is Bahamas?
"The Paper", a new comedy on Peacock, is a spinoff of this famous mockumentary TV show.
What is The Office?
The Hunt for Red October marks the first film outing of this CIA analyst, who tries to help the captain of an advanced Soviet nuclear submarine to defect.
Who is Jack Ryan?
James attended high school in Northern Virginia with this future Miss Congeniality
Who is Sandra Bullock?
Christmas in this southern neighbor involves “Las Posadas,” recreating the journey Mary and Joseph made to give birth to Jesus.
What is Mexico?
To help me sleep better, I’m sipping on tea infused with this 9-letter national flower of Russia.
What is chamomile?
This team won the 2025 Super Bowl
Who are the Philidelphia Eagles?
This 2024 Christopher Nolan film centered on the creator of the atomic bomb
What is Oppenheimer?
James and Shirley are both fans of this 1957 movie featuring the Empire State Building
What is An Affair to Remember?
This country was the first to popularize the use of a Christmas tree to celebrate the holiday
What is Germany?
The song "Let it Go" is featured in the movie Frozen, which came out in this year
What is 2013?
In a hotly contested election, this person was elected the new mayor of New York City
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
This HBO show depicts the fallout of a nuclear disaster
What is Chernobyl?
In this year the Winter Olympics were held in Norway and Elon was born