Holiday Traditions
In which country is it a tradition for people put up a tree and exchange gifts on Christmas Day?
The United States
It is estimated that over 1.7 billion of these candies are sold every Christmas season in the USA. What type of candy is it?
a.Candy Canes b.Chocolate Santa Clause
c.Peppermint Bark d.Hershey’s Kisses
a.Candy Canes
What is the most popular Christmas tree topper as of 2021?
Star
During the Christmas season, churches and schools organize plays reenacting the birth of this person.
Jesus
How long has Mrs. Ruiz been teaching total (add 1/2 a year for this year).
3.5 years
In Japan on Christmas Day, what is the traditinal food to each on this day?
A. McDonald's
B. Burger Kind
C. KFC
C. KFC
What is the most popular meat choice for a Christmas meal in the United States?
Turkey
About how many light sets are sold every Christmas season?
a. 75 b. 100 c. 125 d. 150
d. 150
The first SantaCon took place in this city in 1993.
a. New York City b. San Francisco
c. Atlanta d. Chicago
b. San Francisco
In what year was Mrs. Ruiz born?
1978
In which country is it a tradition to visit a sauna on Christmas day?
a. Germany b.Finland
c. Iceland d. China
b. Finland
In__________, it's common to enjoy a "Bûche de Noël" (Yule log cake) made of sponge cake and buttercream, resembling a log.
a. Greece b.Italy
c.Russia d.France
d. France
The first documented use of a Christmas tree dates back to the 16th century in ________.
a.Norway b.Ireland
c.India d.Germany
d.Germany
In the movie The Polar Express, what actor played six different roles?
a. Tom Hanks b. Josh Hutcherson
c. Julia Roberts d. Emma Watson
a. Tom Hanks
What is Mrs. Ruiz's dream job?
a. principal b. librarian c. airplane pilot
d. runway model e. trophy wife f. fitness instructor
e. trophy wife
In which country do people often get together for a braai (barbecue) on Christmas day?
a. Kenya b. Ghana
c. South Africa d. Namibia
c. South Africa
Eggnog is a traditional Christmas beverage in the USA. It is estimated that Americans consume over ________ million liters of eggnog during the Christmas season.
a. 75 b. 100 c. 125 d. 150
d. 150
Gingerbread Houses are inspired by which Brothers Grimm fairy tale?
“Hansel and Gretel”
In the song “The 12 Days of Christmas,” what did my true love give to me on the eighth day?
Eight Maids a Milking
What shirt size is Mrs. Ruiz?
Medium
The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originated in which country?
Germany
In Iceland, a popular Christmas dish is "Hákarl," fermented meat that's hung and cured for several months before consumption. What type of meat is it?
a. Reindeer b. Cow
c. Shark d. Lamb
c. Shark
An estimated __________ people are sent to the Emergency Room every year for Christmas decoration-related incidents.
a. 12,450 b. 14,700 c. 15,450 d. 16,500
b. 14,700
In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
What is Mrs. Ruiz's favorite subject least favorite subject to teach (if she had to teach it)
Science