The Americas
The name of the reindeer with the red nose.
What is Rudolph?
In most of Scandinavia, Christmas is actually celebrated on this date.
What is December 24?
In Japan, many families will order a meal from this famous American fast food chain to celebrate Christmas (it's finger lickin' good!).
What is KFC?
This many ghosts visited Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens'
"A Christmas Carol."
What is four (4)?
Ms. Flora's favorite kind of pet.
What is a cat?
This song that gave Mariah Carey a Christmas playlist spot forever, was first played on the radio in 1994.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You?"
In many Scandinavian countries, this type of calendar is found in nearly every house. Instead of little chocolates, it is usually done with candles.
What is an Advent calendar?
In South Africa, it is traditional to host a "braii." Families will cook and dine outside all day roasting various meats over charcoal and fire with spices and sauces. There is usually also football and swimming. This is possible because in South Africa Christmas occurs during this season.
What is summer?
The holiday cake recipe "Bûche de Noël" is originally from this country.
What is France?
Mrs. Dickson is originally from this country.
What is Scotland?
According to the famous poem, these "are hung by the chimney with care."
What are stockings?
In Denmark, families will hold hands and dance around this traditional botanical Christmas decoration before they open presents.
What is a Christmas tree?
This Asian country has the world's longest Christmas celebration, beginning on September 1 and lasts until January. Dishes like lechon, ube, and coconut rice cakes are served to family and friends.
What is the Philippines?
The world's largest Christmas tree - on a hill overlooking the town of Gubbio - is in this country.
What is Italy?
Mr. O'Hogain likes his coffee "as hot as hell, as black as night, and as sweet as..." this.
What is love?
Our modern artistic vision of Santa Claus
(red suit, black boots/belt, rosy cheeks) was shaped by this famous American beverage's advertising in the 1930s.
What is Coca-Cola?
There's one TV show played on Christmas that is traditional in Sweden. It starts at three o'clock in the afternoon, and is based on this Disney cartoon character.
What is Donald Duck / Kalle Anka?
In most African countries, this small horned animal is fattened throughout the year and then eaten on Christmas, typically in stews and curries.
What is goat?
In Austria, this evil spirit punishes bad children at Christmas.
Who is Krampus?
The school that would eventually be known as Vienna International School first opened in this year.
What is 1955?
In the famous movie "Home Alone," where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Where is / what is France?
In Finland, on December 24 it is traditional to use this steamy bathing place.
What is a sauna?
Christmas is a national holiday in South Korea, but it is not so much about children as it is about couples, much like this other romantic holiday.
What is Valentine's Day?
What is a paper crown?
What time are students dismissed from school today (Dec 20)?
What is 12:00 / noon?