Christmas Around the World
In which country did the Nutcracker Ballet first premier in 1892?
Russia
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
The carolers want this treat before they leave
Figgy pudding
What food and drink do people traditionally leave out for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
What are the two most common Christmas tree toppers?
Star
Angel
What country did putting up a Christmas tree originate from?
Germany
What is the name of the head elf in The Santa Clause?
Bernard
In "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" kids are told not to do this
better not pout , better not cry,
What type of cake is often soaked in rum and decorated with marzipan?
What Christmas toy is often hid in the weeks leading up to Christmas?
Elf on the Shelf
A traditional Christmas flower, known as the poinsettia, is native to what country?
Mexico
In the 1983 holiday favorite “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s father wins a lamp shaped like this body part as a runner-up prize from a newspaper contest.
A womens Leg
What is the more common name for the Christmas song ‘Cantique de Noël’?
O Holy Night
In which century was Egg Nog first consumed?
13th century
What are the candles you light on Hannukah called? How many are there?
Menorah, 9
What country is known for originating the famous Christmas sweet, panettone?
Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville enjoy this descriptively named main dish.
Roast Beast
What year did Mariah Carey release her hit song "All I want for Christmas"?
1994
A traditional french dessert, Bûche de Noël, is also known as?
Yule log cake
In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
A pickle
What country starts celebrating Christmas three months early, giving them the longest Christmas season in the world?
The Philippines
How many characters does Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express. 500 for correct answer, 100 points per character named.
7
Hero Boy
Hero Boy's Dad
Narrator
Conductor
Santa
Scrooge
Ghost on the train
How many gifts total were given in the 12 days of Christmas?
364
The potato pancakes eaten on Hanukah are called?
Latkes
What decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements?
1930s