Christmas Around the World
This biblical man's pudding, first made when the waters subsided, is eaten by Turkish Muslims on Ashura
Who is Noah?
Kanye rapped about "Christmas in" this Manhattan neighborhood north of 110th Street
What is Harlem?
This state capital is 40 miles west of Las Vegas (New Mexico)
What is Santa Fe?
"Strike the harp & join the chorus, fa la la la la la la la la"
The idea for this holiday is credited to Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter & union leader
What is Labor Day?
For more than 200 years, Spain has made people rich on Christmas with the Lotería de _____.
What is Navidad?
Tyler, the Creator raps, "I am" this character, "Tell your homeboy in a red suit to chill, before I ban him from Who-ville"
Who is the Grinch?
Columbus' ship would've been at home on this Arizona river, a tributary of the Bill Williams River
What is the Santa Maria river?
"He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake"
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
According to the feds, that Monday you get off in February is for this man's birthday
Who is George Washington?
With some 50 million cookies produced each year in all sizes and shapes, Nuremberg, Germany is this Christmas treat capital of the world.
What is gingerbread?
This rapper, real name Christopher Bridges, mixes his name with "Crismas" saying, "All I want for Christmas is 2 gold front teeth"
Who is Ludacris?
An El Salvador volcano or a hot, dusty wind that bears down on Los Angeles
What is Santa Ana?
"Good tidings we bring to you and your kin"
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
It originated when citizens placed flowers on the graves of Civil War soldiers
What is Memorial Day?
Christmas dinner may include this banana relative in Belize; it's said to be "the local cranberry sauce"
What are plantains?
In this group's "Player's Ball", André 3000 raps, "You thought I'd break my neck to help y'all deck the halls?"
What is Outkast?
A California county, an ex-NBC soap opera, or a Philippine municipality near the Jaro River
What is Santa Barbara?
"Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation"
What is O Come All Ye Faithful?
Of the 10 U.S. federal holidays, this one honors the oldest event historically
What is Christmas Day?
In Switzerland, the Christmas wreath is an old tradition; the four candles represent the four Sundays of this Christian season.
What is Advent?
This 1980s trio rapped, "It's Christmas time in Hollis, Queens, mom's cooking chicken and collard greens"
Who is Run DMC?
It's the Italian name for the patron saint of sight, or for the area on the Bay of Naples
What is Santa Lucia?
"Above thy deep & dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by"
What is Oh Little Town of Bethlehem?
The first presidential proclamation of this day mentions "the favorable interpositions of" God's providence
What is Thanksgiving Day?