Food
Poutine, a dish of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, hails from this country.
What is Canada?
This holiday, celebrated in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, was historically a day for giving gifts to servants and the less fortunate but is now known for shopping and sports events.
What is Boxing Day?
This Olympic sport involves sliding stones on ice toward a target.
What is curling?
This dish, made from potatoes and fried, is a Hanukkah staple.
What are latkes?
This was the first animal to orbit Earth, paving the way for human spaceflight.
What is a dog (Laika)?
Arancini, deep-fried rice balls filled with cheese or meat, are a street food from this Mediterranean island.
What is Sicily?
In this country, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve so witches and evil spirits won’t steal them for a joyride.
What is Norway?
This peak is the highest mountain in the world, often snow-covered.
What is Mount Everest?
This autumn holiday involves living in temporary structures to commemorate the Israelites' journey through the desert.
What is Sukkot?
This was the first movie to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
What is Titanic?
This Tunisian chili paste is used to add heat to couscous, stews, and sandwiches.
What is harissa?
In this country, it’s traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner.
What is Japan?
This began in the 1970s after a successful marketing campaign by KFC, and now it’s a widespread custom. Families often place orders weeks in advance to ensure they have a festive bucket of chicken for the holiday.
This spectacular natural phenomenon, also known as the "Northern Lights," can be seen in high-latitude regions like Iceland, Canada, and Norway.
What are the Aurora Borealis?
This number, often associated with life, is significant in Jewish tradition.
What is 18?
This part of your body is the only one that doesn’t grow after birth.
What are your eyes?
Kimchi, a spicy fermented vegetable dish, is a staple in this Asian country's cuisine.
What is South Korea?
Celebrated from December 26 to January 1, this holiday honours African heritage and culture and emphasizes seven principles, including unity and self-determination.
What is Kwanzaa?
This region is the largest desert in the world, covering over 5.4 million square miles.
What is the Arctic?
This iconic Jewish folk dance, often performed at weddings, involves people dancing in a circle.
What is the Hora?
This precious metal is the only one that’s liquid at room temperature.
What is mercury?
A savoury pie made with spinach and feta cheese, a popular dish in Greece.
Spanakopita
This country celebrates Christmas by eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
What is Spain?
This animal is known for living in arctic regions and turning white in winter.
What is the Arctic fox?
Known as the "New Year for Trees," this holiday celebrates nature and is often marked by planting trees or eating fruit.
What is Tu B'Shvat?
The fingerprints of this aquatic creature are so similar to humans that they can confuse crime scene investigators.
What is a koala?