Jingle & Jangle
What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”
A hula hoop!
Fruitcake originated in what ancient country?
Egypt; it was considered essential for the afterlife
In Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack?
Krampus
Santa Clause goes by what name in France?
Pere Noel
The city of Riga, Latvia, claims to have decorated the first what in 1510?
A Christmas Tree
What iconic Elvis Presley Christmas song was digitally remastered into a duet version with the King in 2008?
Blue Christmas with Martina McBride, Elvis Presley
Latkes (potato pancakes), sufganiyot (jam-filled donuts), and brisket are customary foods for what holiday?
Hannukkah
2024 is the year of the what?
Dragon
What country’s version of Santa Clause is Ded Moroz, or Grandfather Frost?
Russia
Neo-Pagans and Wiccans celebrate the re-emergence of the sun and lengthening days on this holiday.
Yule
What country gave us the songs “O Christmas Tree” and “Silent Night?”
Germany
During China’s Lunar New Year, people make “longevity noodles.” The longer the noodle, the longer your what?
The longer your life, so eat cautiously!
In Italy, this woman flies on a broomstick giving out cookies and gifts to the good, and lumps of coal to the bad.
La Befana
This group prevailed over the Syrian Greeks, which led to the beginning of Hanukkah.
The Maccabees
People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate?
Iceland
In 1974, KFC ran an ad campaign in what country with the slogan “Kentucky for Christmas?”
Japan
England’s mince pie, made from dried fruit and spices, are believed to have originated in the 1300s, during what historical period?
The Crusades
In Iceland, what is the name for the 13 troll-like characters that come out to play before Christmas?
The Yule Lads
Yanhuang discovered the mythical beast Nian, who caused chaos during the new year, was afraid of loud noises and what color.
Red
In India, lanterns shaped like what are strung up between houses?
Stars
How many gifts did the singer receive in “12 days of Christmas?”
364
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, Spaniards celebrate by eating 12 what?
Grapes
Who made Christmas illegal in England from 1647 to 1660?
Oliver Cromwell, the OG Grinch
Maulana Karenga created what holiday in 1966?
Kwanzaa
In Gavle, Sweden, they build a 13 meter tall what every advent?
A goat