Santa
"Kana kaloka"
Hawaii
People from this country might prefer to have seafood during the Christmas holiday. Common dishes include oysters, prawns and lobster.
France
This Nordic tradition involves relaxing in a hot, steamy room, even during freezing winters.
Sauna
In Italy, children look forward to a visit from this kindly witch who delivers sweets on January 5th.
La Befana
Who plays Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol
Michael Caine
"Babo Natale" (Father Christmas)
Italy
In this country, you might have BBQ as Christmas lunch.
New Zealand
This Swedish/Scandinavian coffee-and-pastry break is sometimes done in winter to slow down and connect.
Fika
Every year, this giant straw animal in Sweden, becomes a local spectacle as people wonder whether it will survive the season or be burned down.
Gävle Goat
What Christmas movie stars David Harbour as Santa Claus?
Violent Night
Mikulás (St. Nicholas)
Hungary
After midnight mass on Christmas Eve, people from this country have a grand Noche Buena feast featuring lechón, a spit-roasted suckling pig, queso de bola, spring rolls, fruit salad and pasta on the table.
The Philippines
This horned Austrian figure accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes misbehaving children.
Krampus
The week-long holiday honors African-American heritage.
Kwanzaa
Which two cities did the main character from the Home Alone movies spend most of each movie in?
Chicago and New York, respectively
"Joulupukki" (Yule/Christmas Goat)
Finland
It can take as long as a week to prepare kūčios in this country. It's a dairy-free, meatless dinner! You’ll only find cold dishes on the table, including herring, bread, mushrooms and other vegetables.
Lithuania
In Catalonia, children “beat” this festive log so it will reveal hidden gifts.
Tio de Nadal
Celebrated in China around the winter solstice, this festival emphasizes family time and eating dumplings.
Dongzhi Festival
What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?
Max
Jultomten (Christmas Elf)
Sweden
3.6 million people in this country eat KFC for Christmas.
Japan.
Icelandic children may wake up to sweets—or rotten potatoes—left by these mischievous holiday visitors.
Yule Lads
In various Christian traditions, the visit of the Three Kings or Wise Men is celebrated in early January on this holiday.
Epiphany or Three Kings' Day
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks