I-rish You a Merry Christmas
As a nod to the ancient Celtic practice of using evergreens for protection and luck, this prickly plant is hung around Irish homes during Christmas, its berries symbolizing the blood of Christ.
What is holly?
With roots in Caribbean holiday traditions, this creamy cocktail is made with coconut milk, rum, condensed milk, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
What is Coquito?
Known as "The Granddaddy of Them All," this college football game is the oldest bowl game tradition in the United States.
What is the Rose Bowl?
In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 of these at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each chime of the clock, to bring good luck for the year ahead.
What are grapes?
This 2018 animated film featuring narration by Pharrell Williams stands as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time.
What is "The Grinch"?
During this Irish holiday tradition, celebrated on December 26th, men and boys dress in straw suits and parade through towns singing and dancing.
What is Wren Day (or St. Stephen's Day)?
In the United States, this sweet-soaked wine with spices is often served hot during chilly holiday parties.
What is wassail?
Known for its breathtaking speed and sharp curves, this sport involves athletes navigating a narrow ice track on a small sled, feet-first.
What is luge?
From Scots, the phrase "Auld Lang Syne" roughly translates to this in English.
What is "Old Times Sake" or "Days Gone By"?
Written by Irving Berlin, this song started as a shout-out to long-distance soldiers serving overseas in WWII.
What is "I'll Be Home for Christmas"?
This popular Christmas song by The Pogues tells the story of an Irish couple reflecting on their dreams and hardships during the holiday season.
What is "Fairytale of New York"?
Celebrated on December 5th in parts of Europe, this spooky tradition involves a creature known for punishing naughty children alongside St. Nicholas.
What is Krampusnacht (Krampus Night)?
Popular in the Alps, this winter sport combines skiing with shooting and is played at a competitive level in the Olympics.
What is biathlon?
In Denmark, it’s a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight to "leap" into the New Year and smash this household item against friends' doors for good luck.
What are plates?
This Roman emperor established December 25th as the official day for celebrating Christmas in 336 AD.
Who is Emperor Constantine?
Traditionally served during the holiday season, these sweet pastry treats in Ireland are filled with a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and sometimes a splash of whiskey or brandy for added festivity.
What are mince pies?
During Hanukkah, this traditional Jewish drink can be served spiced or un-spiced and is made by blending honey with this spirit.
What is mead?
The Jamaican bobsled team made their historic and inspirational debut at the Winter Olympics in this year, capturing global attention and later inspiring the 1993 film "Cool Runnings."
What is 1988?
Each year in the Chinese zodiac is associated with one of 12 animals. 2024 is the Year of this animal, a symbol of cleverness and adaptability.
What is the Dragon?
The number of imported Italian twinkle lights on the Griswold's house.
What is 25,000?
In Ireland, it is customary to perform this act on Christmas Eve to symbolize welcoming Mary and Joseph into your home.
What is lighting a candle in the window?
In Poland & Ukraine, these are used as a decoration on Christmas trees to symbolize luck and prosperity, but in America, we decorate with these 2 months prior.
What are spider webs?
This is the only city to have hosted both the Summer AND Winter Olympics.
What is Beijing?
The first Times Square Ball debuted in 1907 and was constructed from these two materials, reflecting its early 20th-century design and weighing roughly 700 pounds.
What are iron and wood?
During early childhood, this singer grew up on an 11-acre Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.
Who is Taylor Swift?