Holiday Traditions
Holiday Movies
Holiday Songs
Holiday Food and Drink
Christmas Around the World
100

What plant is commonly used as a decoration during Christmas and is said to bring good luck if kissed under?

Mistletoe

100

In the movie "Home Alone," where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

What is Paris?

100

Finish the lyric: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way..."

What is "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh"?

100

What is the name of the popular Christmas dessert that is made of dried fruits, nuts, and spices and often covered with icing or marzipan?

Fruit Cake

100

In which country do people celebrate Christmas by eating a meal of “Feast of the Seven Fishes”?

Italy

200

What is the name of the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight days and nights?

What is Hannukah?

200

In this movie, a young boy’s wish to be an adult is granted after a Christmas wish goes awry.

Big

200

What Christmas song begins with the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry”?

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

200

What traditional holiday drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks?

What is Eggnog?

200

Which country is known for the Christmas tradition of a “Julbord” (Christmas buffet)?

Sweden

300

This type of tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree and is known for its pine scent.

Fir tree

300

In "Elf," what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?

What is "Treat every day like Christmas"?

300

In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the 5th day?

5 golden rings

300

This traditional British Christmas dessert is made from dried fruits, sugar, flour, and sometimes brandy.

Christmas pudding

300

In which country do people celebrate Christmas by setting out their shoes for Saint Nicholas to fill with gifts?

Netherlands

400

What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in India?

What is Diwali?

400

In this movie, a man named George Bailey gets to see what life would have been like if he had never been born.

It’s a Wonderful Life

400

 Finish the lyric: "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight..."

What is "Walking in a winter wonderlanddddd...."

400

What is the name of the French Christmas dessert that is shaped like a log? (Only half points if you don't say the answer in French)

What is Bûche de Noël (Yule log)?

400

What is the name of the Christmas tradition in Mexico where children break a piñata to celebrate the holiday?

Las Posadas

500

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

What is Germany?

500

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

What is Home Alone?

500

Who famously recorded the Christmas song “White Christmas”?

Bing Crosby

500

What is the name of the sweet, spiced wine often served warm during the winter holidays in Europe? And Canada, let's be honest...

What is mulled wine or Glühwein?

500

What is the name of the Japanese holiday celebrated on December 23 to honor the Emperor's birthday?

Answer: What is Tenno Tanjobi?