Holiday History Around the World
Holiday Food
Holiday Movies
Holiday Miscellaneous
Holiday Songs
100
This country’s tradition of the Yule Goat dates back to ancient Norse celebrations.
What is Sweden? (or Scandinavia)
100
Fruitcake is famously soaked in this type of alcohol to preserve it.
What is rum?
100
This movie features a boy who defends his home from burglars on Christmas Eve.
What is Home Alone?
100
This December holiday marks the winter solstice and is the shortest day of the year.
What is Winter Solstice?
100
“Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas.
What is Thanksgiving?
200
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is also referred to as this.
What is the Festival of Lights?
200
Latkes, eaten during Hanukkah, are traditionally fried in oil to symbolize this miracle.
What is the miracle of the oil lasting eight days?
200
What character is this movie from and what is his name?
What is Elf and who is Buddy?
200
The poinsettia plant is native to this country.
What is Mexico?
200
The song “Feliz Navidad” is sung by this Puerto Rican artist.
Who is José Feliciano?
300
In Italy, this witch-like figure delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve.
Who is La Befana?
300
This sweet bread, filled with dried fruit and shaped like a dome, is a classic Italian Christmas treat.
What is panettone?
300
Which holiday movie contains this quote "Save the neck for me, Clark"
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
300
Kwanzaa’s seven principles are collectively known by this Swahili term.
What is Nguzo Saba?
300
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” is the opening line of this classic holiday tune.
What is The Christmas Song?
400
The holiday “Día de las Velitas,” marking the start of the Christmas season, is celebrated in this South American country.
What is Colombia?
400
In Japan, this American fast-food meal is commonly eaten for Christmas dinner.
What is KFC?
400
In “The Polar Express,” the train's destination is this magical location.
What is the North Pole?
400
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
What is 8?
400
This song claims, “There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting…”
What is “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”?
500
The tradition of decorating Christmas trees is believed to have begun in this European country.
What is Germany?
500
“Bûche de Noël” is French for this dessert traditionally shaped to look like a piece of wood.
What is a Yule log cake?
500
This actor plays the British Prime Minister in the movie Love Actually?
Who is Hugh Grant?
500
The word “Christmas” comes from the Old English “Cristes Maesse,” meaning this.
What is “Mass of Christ”?
500
First released in 1994, this song by Mariah Carey is often cited as the most popular modern Christmas song and has topped charts decades after its initial release.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?