World Holiday Traditions
Winter Weather & Science
Classic Holiday Characters
Holiday Songs
New Year’s Around the World
100

Country known for the “Christmas Witch,” La Befana.

What is Italy?

100

Frozen water crystal falling from clouds.

What is snow?

100

Green character who “stole Christmas.”

Who is the Grinch?

100

“Jingle all the way!”

What is “Jingle Bells”?

100

Object dropped in Times Square.

What is the ball?

200

Country where “Krampus” originates.

What is Austria?

200

Temperature at which water freezes (F).

What is 32°F?

200

Snowman with a magic hat.

Who is Frosty?

200

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…”

What is “White Christmas”?

200

Color of underwear many wear for good luck in Latin America.

What is yellow?

300

Country where people eat KFC on Christmas.

What is Japan?

300

Word for shortest day of the year.

What is the winter solstice?

300

Reindeer known for his shiny nose.

Who is Rudolph?

300

Song featuring chestnuts roasting.

What is “The Christmas Song”?

300

Country where people eat 12 grapes at midnight.

What is Spain?

400

Country famous for “Giant Lantern Festival.”

What is the Philippines?

400

The process of snow turning directly to vapor.

What is sublimation?

400

Ghost who first visits Scrooge.

Who is Jacob Marley?

400

Song where you receive gifts for 12 days.

What is “The 12 Days of Christmas”?

400

Country with Lunar New Year dragon dances.

What is China?

500

Country where they hide brooms on Christmas Eve.

What is Norway?

500

The type of storm that brings heavy snow and strong winds.

What is a blizzard?

500

Nutcracker’s main adversary.

Who is the Mouse King?

500

“Someday soon we all will be together…”

What is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?

500

Country that burns “old man” effigies to symbolize the old year.

What is Ecuador?