Christmas Traditions around the world
In which country is it traditional to celebrate Christmas with a "Feast of the Seven Fishes"?
Italy
Who played the Grinch in the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
Which song begins with the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Who wrote the classic Christmas story A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
What dessert is traditionally eaten during Christmas in the UK?
Christmas pudding
In which country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) for dinner?
Japan
What is the name of the train in the movie The Polar Express?
The Polar Express
In the song "Jingle Bells," what is the name of the horse that pulls the sleigh?
Bobtail
What year was the first Christmas card sent?
1843
What type of meat is typically served at a Christmas dinner in the United States?
Turkey
What do people in Mexico celebrate on December 12th as part of their Christmas traditions?
The Day of the Virgin of Guadeloupe
In Home Alone, what is the name of the main character who is left behind by his family?
Kevin McCallister
Who recorded the Christmas song "Last Christmas"?
Wham!
What was the original name of Santa Claus?
Saint Nicolas
What is the name of the warm, spiced drink often associated with Christmas?
Eggnog
Which country started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What Christmas movie features a character named "Buddy" who was raised in the North Pole?
Elf
What song's chorus begins with "Oh, holy night, the stars are brightly shining"?
O Holy Night
Where did the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace originate?
The Netherlands
In which country is "stollen," a traditional fruitcake, most popular?
Germany
In which Scandinavian country does the "Yule Goat" feature as part of Christmas traditions?
Sweden
In Love Actually, which British prime minister is played by Hugh Grant?
David
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the eighth day?
Eight maids a-milking
What popular Christmas tradition was introduced by Queen Victoria in the 1840s?
The Christmas tree
What is the main ingredient of "figgy pudding"?
Figs