Holidays Around the World
"Mele Kalikimaka" means "Merry Christmas" in what language?
Hawaiian
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?"
Dr. Seuss
Which artist released ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in 1994?
Mariah Carey
This warm drink made from apples is often simmered with cinnamon and served at holiday parties.
Apple cider
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
In the film Elf, Buddy likes to put unusual toppings on his spaghetti? Name three of the toppings.
Hanukkah lasts 8 nights because of what miracle?
A small amount of oil—enough for one night—lasted eight full nights in the Temple
What is the opening line of ‘The Christmas Song’ popularly sung by Nat King Cole?
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
These round, jelly-filled pastries are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
souf-gah-knee-oat
Sufganiyot
In the movie, "It's A Wonderful Life", what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
Which Hollywood actor played 6 different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
These Italian twice-baked cookies, often dipped in coffee or cocoa during the holidays, come in flavors like almond and anise.
Biscotti
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
This classic movie, set in NYC, includes the line “Seeing isn’t believing—believing is seeing.”
In what country did the Christmas themed ballet, The Nutcracker, premiere in 1892.
Russia
What is the best selling Christmas album of all time?
Elvis' Christmas album
The earliest candy canes from the 1600s were what color?
Plain white
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
How many lights were on the Griswold's house in Christmas Vacation?
25,000 (250 strands with 100 bulbs each)
Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
How many gifts in total were given in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364
This is because each day's gift is cumulative, so new gifts are added to all the gifts from the previous days (Day 1 = 1 gift, Day 2 = 3 gifts)
This Mexican hot drink served at Christmas, often made with fruits and cinnamon, is traditionally served at Las Posadas.
ponche navideño
Pohn-cheh "Nah-vee" (like navy) + "DEH" (rhymes with meh) + "nyoh" (like the 'ny' in canyon))