Christmas Around the World
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters travelling when they forget Kevin?
Paris
Finish the lyric: “Last Christmas, I gave you my…”
Heart
What meat is traditionally eaten on Christmas Day in the UK?
Turkey
How many reindeer does Santa have (excluding Rudolph)?
8
In Spain, what traditional item is hit with sticks so it “poops” presents?
Caga Tió
Which Christmas movie features the line, “You’ll shoot your eye out”?
A Christmas Story
Which song by Mariah Carey dominates charts every December?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
What is the name of the spiced drink often served warm at Christmas in the UK?
Mulled wine
What colour are mistletoe berries?
White
In the UK, what typically sits inside a Christmas cracker?
A paper hat, a joke, and a small gift
In Love Actually, how many stories are told?
10
Which UK band released Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Band Aid
What dessert is traditionally eaten in the US shaped like a log?
Yule log
What holiday beverage is also known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
Which country celebrates Christmas with KFC as a popular tradition?
Japan
What is the name of the town in It’s a Wonderful Life?
Bedford Falls
Which Christmas song was originally released for Thanksgiving, not Christmas?
Jingle Bells
What sweet treat is left out for Santa in the US?
Cookies (and milk)
Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?
Isaac Newton
In which country do children leave out shoes instead of stockings for gifts?
The Netherlands
Which actor plays six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Which Christmas song has the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”?
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
What British Christmas dessert is set alight before serving?
Christmas pudding
What year was the first Christmas card sent?
1843