Holiday Traditions
Christkindlesmarkts are typically found in this European nation.
What is Germany?
Although it doesn't see snow, this Christmas location found in Palestine is home to the Church of the Nativity.
What is Bethlehem?
The world's largest menorah is 32 feet tall, 28 feet wide, weighs 4,000 pounds and is located in this borough.
What is Manhattan?
This Country Traditionally Eats KFC For Christmas Dinner.
What is Japan?
The McCallisters going to this city for a holiday vacation in Home Alone (1990)?
What is Paris, France?
People in Brazil traditionally wear this color on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
What is white?
This European city's Old Town is allegedly the site at which the first decorated Christmas tree was erected.
What is Riga, Latvia?
The origins of Krampus, a Christmas demon who punishes children who misbehave, are in the pre-Germanic pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. It is tradition for children to send postcards to Krampus in this European country.
In this country, it is traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas Tree.
The sides on a dreidel are Nun, Gimel, Hey/Chai, and _______.
What is Shin?
During the Christmas Truce of 1914, a temporary cease-fire along the western front during WWI, soldiers from opposing sides famously engaged in this activity together in no-man's-land.
What is soccer?
Kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili, a language spoken in Africa. This country in Africa has the largest population of native Swahili speakers.
What is Tanzania?
The side of Monte Ingino becomes more festive during the wintertime when locals create 'the world's biggest Christmas tree' on it. Monte Ingino is located in this European country.
What is Italy?
This is the name of the Sweet Bread Loaf, originating from Milan, which is a popular holiday treat.
What is Panettone?
Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga when he was a professor in this U.S. state.
What is California?
Italy is credited with starting the tradition of exchanging gifts for Christmas. Exchanging gifts is linked to this Roman festival.
What is Saturnalia?
The origins of Hanukkah come from a revolt against the monarchy of the Seleucid Empire. This Greek civilization stretched from this modern-day country to modern-day Pakistan.
What is Turkey?
During Christmas time, the city of Remedios is home to an explosive celebration of fireworks known as 'Las Parrandas de Remedios'. It's found on this island.
What is Cuba?
Hanukkah dishes include potato latkes and sufganiyot (deep-fried doughnuts) because of this ingredient in which they are cooked in.
What is oil?
2025 is the Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake. If one was born in 1995, 2007, or 2019, they would be year of the ______.
What is (Golden) Pig?
On Saint Lucia Day, this country celebrates the tradition of a girl dressed as Saint Lucia wearing a crown of candles on her head.
What is Sweden?
The custom of stealing a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe has its clearest connection with Norse mythology. These origins of mistletoe stem from this Norse goddess of love.
Who is Frigg/Freya?
This English landmark attracts visitors during the holidays for its perfect alignment with the sunset on the Winter Solstice.
What is Stonehenge?
In the celebration of Kwanza, this vegetable symbolizes the parents' wish for their children to grow up happy and strong.
What is corn?
Pope Benedict XV called for a temporary ceasefire during the Christmas season during this war.
What is World War I?