Across the Globe
If I wanted to wish Merry Christmas to a Spanish-speaker, what would I say?
Feliz Navidad.
Third.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
What are the first names of the Wet Bandits?
Harry and Marv
Who was the singer of "Holly Jolly Christmas"?
Burl Ives.
What fruit is often put into a stocking?
Oranges.
In England, what dessert is typically eaten after a Christmas dinner?
Pudding.
What year was Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" released?
1994 - meaning this is the song's 30th anniversary.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max.
Fill in these lyrics:
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, ________
you gave it away.
(Last Christmas by Wham!)
What food is often roasted over a fire in Christmas tradition?
Chestnuts.
In Norway, it is customary to hide a household item on Christmas Eve to prevent a witch from stealing it. What item is this?
A broom.
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
Four: The three ghosts of Christmas, and Jacob Marley (Scrooge's deceased business partner).
In "Miracle on 34th Street", what store does Kris Kringle get hired to work for?
Macy's.
In the classic Grinch song, what object is as cuddly as the Grinch?
A cactus.
In "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation", what was wrong with the turkey?
It was greatly overcooked.
In which country did the tradition of placing a star on top of a tree originate?
Germany.
In "Twelve Days of Christmas", how many swans a-swimming were gifted to the singer?
42 - they received 7 swans for six days (days 7-12).
In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)", what occupation does the elf Hermey wish he had?
Dentist.
Who was the singer of "Last Christmas"?
George Michael.
(Wham! is an acceptable answer.)
Which country often makes cake rolls in the shape of a Yule log?
France
In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th of the Julian calendar. If converted to the Gregorian calendar (which we use), what day does this fall onto?
January 7th.
In New York City's Rockefeller Center, what year was the first lit Christmas tree arranged?
1933.
In Will Ferrell's "Elf", what is the first rule in the Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas!
Who was the singer of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"?
Band Aid.
What country does shortbread originate from?
Scotland.