International Traditions
Instead of milk and cookies, children in this country leave out a glass of sherry or whiskey and a plate of mince pies for Santa to have.
What is England?
Santa Claus is most widely known to be based off of this monk, who was later canonized for his piety and kindness to children.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This 1994 Mariah Carey song has "defrosted" right after Thanksgiving every year in the Billboard charts.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
This magical clothing item brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is a hat?
Hiding a "Christmas pickle" in the tree for kids to find on Christmas morning is most widely thought to be a German tradition, but it actually originated in this country.
What is the United States?
The names of all of Santa's reindeer.
Who are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
Along with "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas", this song about a peacefully sleeping baby Jesus is the most covered Christmas song of all time.
What is "Silent Night"?
All Ralphie wants for Christmas is this toy in A Christmas Story.
What is a Red Ryder BB Gun?
Similarly to how stockings are hung on the mantle, in this country, shoes are left out by the fireplace for Santa to fill with tiny gifts.
What is the Netherlands?
This is the name of Santa's devilish counterpart, who is thought to have originated in Germany as a figure who frightens misbehaving children.
Who is Krampus?
This is who George Michael is giving his heart to this year to save him from tears, according to "Last Christmas" by Wham!
Who is "someone special"?
The name of the family featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
What is the Griswolds?
In a recently developed tradition, people from this country often get Christmas dinner from KFC, as Colonel Sanders has become associated with Santa Claus.
What is Japan?
The Santa we know today was popularized by this 1823 poem, with famous lines such as "not a creature was stirring" and "visions of sugar plums danced in their heads".
What is "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
This acapella group is best known for covering classic Christmas songs, with their most streamed covers being "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Mary, Did You Know?"
Who are Pentatonix?
This is how big the Grinch's heart grew in size after watching the Whos celebrate Christmas without any presents.
What is 3 times its size?
In this country, people hide their brooms and mops on Christmas night to prevent evil spirits and witches, who return to earth that day, from taking them and using them to fly.
What is Norway?
This was the first company to use Santa in advertising, capitalizing on his signature red outfit.
What is Coca Cola?
This American folk singer is known for singing classic Christmas songs such as "Silver and Gold", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", and "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer".
Who is Burl Ives?
The names of the two bandits planning to break into the McAllister's home while they're away in Home Alone.
Who are Marv and Harry?