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Holidays in Pop Culture
100

This popular decorative item is thought to have originated in Germany about 400 years ago

Christmas Tree

100

This Saint is thought to be the inspiration for Santa Claus or Father Christmas

Saint Nicholas

100

This beverage, most commonly enjoyed in the U.S. and Canada, is made from milk, cream, whipped egg whites, egg yolks, and sugar

Eggnog

100

This holiday is celebrated on December 31st 

New Year's Eve

100

True or False: The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written as a song to celebrate Thanksgiving

True

200

A modern menorah has this many candles, which represent the everlasting light memorialized during the celebration of Hanukkah

Nine Candles

200

In this country, Santa is known as le Pere Noel 

France

200

On St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, baked buns made with this spice are traditionally served with coffee or glogg

Saffron

200

Boxing Day is celebrated on this day in the UK 

December 26th

200

In the classic "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by this many ghosts

Four

300
During the celebration of Kwanzaa, the mishumaa saba (candles) that are placed into the kinara (candle holder) consist of these three colors

Red, green, and black

300

In Germany, Santa is also called this name, which is derived from Christkind

Kris Kringle

300

This can be an item used to celebrate a traditional winter solstice in Scandinavia, or a delicious cake

Yule Log

300

This half-goat, half-demon, who punishes children who misbehave during the holidays, is celebrated on December 5th

Krampus

300

This parody holiday, which is meant to be an alternative to the pressures and commercialism of Christmas, is observed on December 23rd, and celebrations include an unadorned aluminum pole, and the airing of grievances

Festivus

400

In this country, decorating boats and ships during the holidays is said to represent positive thoughts, and celebrates family returning home after a long journey at sea

Greece

400

This country has 13 Santa Clauses called Yule Lads, who visit children on the 13 nights leading up to Christmas

Iceland

400

KFC is typically eaten in this country to celebrate on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Japan

400

Bunuelos are a type of buttery pastry topped with honey that are typically eaten during this celebration in Mexico on December 12th

The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe 

400
In a 2000's episode of Friends, Ross dresses up as this holiday animal for his son to teach him about his Jewish heritage

The holiday armadillo

500

This holiday can be celebrated by wearing green and gold, and by decorating with greenery, sun figures, and stars

Saturnalia 

500
In this country, Santa Claus is represented by a Christmas witch called La Befana

Italy

500

Celebrate the Feast of St. Ambrose by eating this food, as St. Ambrose is the Patron Saint of the animal who produces the product

Honey

500

Buddhists commemorate the day that Buddha reached enlightenment by observing this holiday on December 8th

Bodhi Day

500

Approximately how many holiday movies have been released by the Hallmark Channel? (Guesses within 10 will be accepted)

370