Holiday Traditions Around the World
What holiday candy was shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff?
Candy cane
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
Tyco released an extremely popular giggle “Tickle Me” toy based on what character from Sesame Street?
Elmo
What popular comic strip series was “A Charlie Brown Christmas” based on?
Peanuts
The Dutch believe that eating what on New Year’s will bring good luck?
Donuts
In what country did the tradition of decorating gingerbread houses start?
Germany
Which US State has the most snow days per year?
Alaska
Which Muppet plays Charles Dickens in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Gonzo The Great
In Home Alone, where was the McCallister family going when they left Kevin behind?
Paris
In what ancient country were eggs given as gifts on New Year’s Day?
Persia
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
Mariah Carey's 1994 hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' has become a festive classic. But what was its accompanying Christmas album called?
Merry Christmas
What’s Clark Griswold’s nickname in Christmas Vacation?
Audrey and Rusty
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is thought to bring good luck?
Pig
In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?
New Year’s Day
What part of a Christmas tree can be used to make tea?
The pine needles
What was 1998’s best-selling holiday toy?
Furby
What does Ralphie Parker want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
January gets its name from what Roman God?
Janus, the god of doors and gates
According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Krampus
What is the snowiest city in the world?
Aomori City in Japan
What American sitcom introduced the world to Festivus, a non-religious alternative to Christmas celebrated on December 23?
Seinfeld
What does Buddy the Elf make for breakfast in “Elf?”
Spaghetti topped with pop tarts
When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square?
1907