Holiday Foods
Holiday Traditions
Holiday Reads
Holiday Movies
Potpourri
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This holiday drink can be tracked back to a 16th century drink called "sack posset" which was made with spices, milk, eggs, and fortified wine.

Eggnog

200

In Mexico, children break open these hanging papier mache sculptures to release the gifts inside.

Piñata

200

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents" is the opening line from which classic children's book? 

Little Women

200

In Home Alone, where did the McCallister family decide to go for their holiday break? 

Paris

200

Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor, the voice actors for this famous Disney mouse couple, were actually married in real life for 18 years until Allwine's death in 2009.

Mickey and Minnie

400

Originating in Germany, this "homey" dessert became a popular holiday tradition after Hansel and Gretel was published in 1812.

Gingerbread House

400

In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave.

Krampus

400

Which beloved tale by O. Henry sees a husband and wife make heartfelt sacrifices to buy one another a gift at Christmas?

The Gift of the Magi

400

Known for its prolific selection of warm, fuzzy holiday movies, this TV channel actually started out as a religious cable service in the early 1990's. 

The Hallmark Channel

400

This mythical animal (also used to describe a startup that is worth more than $1 billion) is the national animal of Scotland.

Unicorn

600

In Japan, which famous fast food restaurant brand is a traditional Christmas treat?

KFC

600

The paról is the Philippines’ version of the Christmas lantern. It's a visual representation of this celestial symbol, which plays a key role in the nativity story.

Star of Bethlehem

600

In the Harry Potter books and movies, what does Mrs Weasley famously make for every Christmas?

Handmade jumpers

600

In Netflix's, Princess Switch, the main character travels to which fictional country for a baking contest? 

Belgravia

600

The last Olympic medal that was actually solid gold was awarded in 1912. Today, gold medals are mostly made from this substance. 

Silver

800

Before King Henry VIII of England made turkey popular, this "showy" bird was actually the main course at most holiday feasts. 

Peacock

800

During the 13 days leading up to Christmas, Icelandic children put their shoes out each night, and in the morning, they'll find a small present from these 13 mountain trolls if they've been good or this root vegetable if they have been bad. 

Potato

800

Which author – most famous for a fantasy epic trilogy – also has a Christmas story titled Letters from Father Christmas?

J.R.R. Tolkien

800

Judy Garland sang her famous version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" in this movie, which tracks the lives of four sisters in the year leading up to the 1904 World Fair.

Meet Me in St. Louis

800

Considered THE apex predator, this animal often hunts in packs and its mere scent can scare away intimidating predators such as the Great White Shark.

Killer Whale (orca) 

1000
According to History Channel, this holiday treat may have originally been invented in 17th century Germany to keep children quiet during church services. 

Candy Cane

1000

In Liberia, you will see "Old Man Bayka," who represents this menacing biblical character, dancing in the streets and begging for presents.

Devil

1000

Jean Shepherd's 1966 book, In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, inspired this classic Christmas movie.

A Christmas Story

1000

What is the name of the dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Max

1000

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová won a Best Original Song Oscar for "Falling Slowly," from what film about struggling Dublin musicians? Ted Lasso liked it so much that he saw it twice!

Once