Bible
According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in this town.
Bethlehem
In Japan, this fast-food meal has become a Christmas tradition.
KFC
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh.
Rudolph
This striped sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff.
Candy Cane
This song begins, “You better watch out, you better not cry
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
The angels announced Jesus’ birth to this group of people first.
Shepherds
In Germany, children leave out their shoes on December 6 for this gift-giver.
St. Nicholas
This ancient Roman festival of gift-giving and feasts influenced modern Christmas.
Saturnalia
This creamy drink, often served with nutmeg, is a holiday favourite.
Egg Nog
“Silent Night” originated in this European country.
Austria
The wise men followed this object to find Jesus.
Star
In Iceland, children are visited by 13 holiday figures known as this group.
Yule Lads
This horned creature from Alpine folklore is known for punishing naughty children.
Krampus
This traditional British dessert is made weeks ahead so the flavours can mature.
Christmas Pudding
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the gift on the fifth day is this.
Five Golden Rings
In the Bible, the gifts given by the wise men were gold, frankincense, and this.
Myrrh
This Filipino city is known as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines” for its giant lantern festival.
San Fernando
Stockings are hung at Christmas due to a legend about Saint Nicholas giving this type of gift secretly to a poor family.
Gold
This holiday spice, used in gingerbread and mulled drinks, comes from the bark of a tree.
Cinnamon
This song by Bing Crosby is the best-selling Christmas single of all time.
White Christmas
This ruler ordered a census, which caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
In Mexico, Las Posadas reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter. The event lasts for this many nights.
Nine Nights
Eight traditional reindeer are named in A Visit from St. Nicholas. Name two.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
The French dessert Bûche de Noël is shaped like this natural object.
The song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” was written during this global conflict.
Cold War