Neat Traditions From Around the World
Santa's Journey
Yummy Holiday Treats
Christmas in Canada
Crazy Holiday Stuff
100
In what country do they celebrate Christmas by making pinãtas filled with candy and coins?
Mexico
100
If Santa was to bring a small present for everyone in the world – approximately how many presents would he have on his sleigh?
a) 7.8 billion
b) 7.9 billion
c) 7.4 billion
d) 7.5 billion
7.8 BILLION
(7,751,046,325) gifts would be needed!
(December 2019)
100
In the 17th century, craftsmen created this food into the shape of a shepherd’s crook.
Candy Canes
100
“Give like Santa, Save like Scrooge”
is the slogan for what Canadian store during the holiday season?
100
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” what was the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
200
In what European country do they eat 'Pavo Trufado de Navidad' which is turkey stuffed with mushrooms?
a) Spain
b) Italy
c) Portugal
Spain
200
You can follow Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve using the North American Air Defense tracker. What state or province is the NORAD military base in?
a) Nunavut
b) Colorado
c) Newfoundland
d) Hawaii
Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, USA.
200
In what country are you visiting if a very popular tradition is to eat KFC on Christmas Eve?
a) Korea
b) Japan
c) China
Japan
200
Every holiday season, Canadians spend millions on poinsettia plants. Where were they originally grown?
a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) Mexico
Mexico
200
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, which part is Shermie doomed to play every year in the Christmas pageant?
a) A store keeper
b) A wise man
c) A shepherd
d) A farmer
A shepherd
300
In what European country does Sinterklaas arrive on December 5th to put presents in the shoes left out by the children?
a) Denmark
b) Norway
c) Holland
d) Sweden
Holland
300
On Christmas Eve in 1914, Santa flew over Allied and German soldiers who were playing _____________ on the frontline!
300
If your Christmas dinner consists of rice, peas and curried goat - what country are you in?
a) Trinidad
b) Jamaica
c) Bahamas
Jamaica
300
In which province would you find Reindeer Island? Hint: it’s a province or territory west of Ontario…
Manitoba
300
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas“ what are there 9 of?
9 Ladies Dancing
400
Where does Santa spend his summer holidays?
a) Iceland
b) Finland
c) Greenland
Greenland (in the town of Spraglebugten)
400
How many years does the average reindeer live?
a) 25 years
b) 21 years
c) 18 years
d) 15 years
15 years
400
98 percent of the world’s cranberry production comes from three countries… Canada, the United States and ____________________.
a) New Zealand
b) Chile
c) Italy
Chile!
400
Which city is officially known as "The Christmas Capital of Canada”?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Winnipeg
d) Halifax
Winnipeg earned this title because its frequent and abundant snowfalls each December virtually guarantee a white Christmas.
400
Which important holiday character has the first name Martha?
Mrs. Claus
500
Where are you if you are eating deep fried Emperor Moth larvae on Christmas day?
a) Bali
b) South Africa
c) Philippines
South Africa
500
Santa works a long day! How many time zones does he fly through in Canada (don’t forget Newfoundland)?
6 different time zones
500
Where would you find the world’s largest gingerbread house?
a) USA
b) Germany
c) Canada
d) England
Texas, USA
500
Every year, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, produces and ships thousands of which important Christmas item?
a) Christmas wreaths
b) Turkeys
c) Christmas trees
d) Pewter Christmas tree ornaments
Christmas trees
500
Sales of which precious stone are highest at Christmas?
a) Diamonds
b) Emeralds
c) Rubies
d) Sapphires
e) Aquamarines
More diamonds are sold around Christmas than any other time of the year.
