Christmas Traditions
Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA
Cookies
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola.
In traditional Christianity, who was born on Christmas Day?
Jesus
The most widespread of Christmas customs is probably the Christmas Tree. Which country supplies a giant tree for Trafalgar Square in London each year?
Norway
Christmas tradition starts on Thanksgiving?
What is making Gingerbread houses.
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers?
Yes
In many countries the tradition of anonymously giving gifts is know as?
Secret Santa?
What is the name of the Grinch's pet dog?
Max
Santa Claus' year-round residential home here.
Arctic Circle, Finland, or North Pole
How many days are in the advent calendar?
24\25
Saint Nicholas was originally this before he became known as Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas was a Monk
In France, the legendary gift-giver Father Christmas, or Santa Clause, is known as?
Who is Papa Noël or Père Noël?
In which country is it customary to get rid of old things?
Italy
Which reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot
Cupid
The name of a famous Russian ballet about christmas
The Nutcracker
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
Silver and Gold
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
In which country do they celebrate the new year later than everyone else?
China
In which European country does a woman play the role of Santa Claus?
Italy
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stockings
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
In this United States Christmas story, what is the source of Frosty the Snowman's magical powers?
His hat
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
Paris.
Which Christmas song contains the lyrics "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?
"Rockin' around the Christmas Tree"
What birds are popular on Christmas cards?
Chickadees, Robins, or Cardinals
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
Originating from the North Pole, can you name the missing reindeer from the list?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, _____, Donner, Blitzen.... and Rudolph
Cupid
Known as the official beverage of Christmastime
Eggnog
What do "naughty children" receive in their stockings?
Coal
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
Kissing
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
In Scandinavian folklore, who are the little gnomes looking out for the home, farm, and children, pattering about unseen at night, checking on everyone's welfare?
Nisse or Tomten
Which famous Christmas song was originally written to be a Thanksgiving Song?
Jingle Bells
In this European country, is is customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.
Spain
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel & Gretel
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"Xmas"
This 15th Century Bavarian word is the traditional meaning of Christmas tree
Tannenbaum
Which country started the modern tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany, where families set up a tree in their homes on December 24, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve.
The 3 gifts that the wisemen brought to Jesus at the manger
Gold, frankincense, and mur
Children leave this out for Santa at night in England
Mince Pie
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
This patron saint of Sweden is often played by the oldest daughter who enters the home during Christmas wearing a white dress, red sash, and a crown of candles. She is usually bearing food, such as a plate of cookies.
Santa Lucia
What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
Some believe the festive tradition of putting oranges or clementine in Christmas stockings started in America during the Great Depression in the 1930s when families struggled to afford gifts so left the small piece of fruit in their children's stocking instead.
What color are mistletoe berries?
White