Festive Geography
This country has a tradition of “Julbord,” a Christmas buffet that includes dishes like pickled herring, meatballs, and rice pudding.
What is Sweden
These intricate ice crystals, each uniquely formed, are often associated with winter.
What is a Snowflake
In this movie, Iris and Amanda swap houses to escape the toxic men in their lives.
What is The Holiday
This Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and involves lighting oil lamps and bursting fireworks.
What is Diwali
This Italian loaf is a popular treat over the holidays.
What is Panatone
This European city, which hosts one of the largest New Year's Eve celebrations known as Hogmanay, is known for its historic castle and festivals.
What is Edinburgh
This parasitic plant, often hung in doorways during the Christmas season, is associated with the tradition of kissing underneath it.
What is Mistletoe
In this 1988 "christmas" movie, off-duty cop John McClane saves the day when a christmas party is taken hostage at Nakatomi Plaza.
What is Die Hard
This Brazilian festival, known for its vibrant parades, samba music, and elaborate costumes, takes place before Lent and is one of the largest and most famous carnivals in the world.
What is Carnival
This spicy, sweet beverage is often enjoyed warm during the holiday season.
What is Mulled Wine
This country celebrates “Réveillon,” a lavish Christmas Eve feast that includes dishes like foie gras, oysters, and bûche de Noël.
What is France
This holiday candy, now synonymous with Christmas, was first documented in 1670 when a German choirmaster bent sugar sticks into shepherd’s crooks to keep children quiet during long church services.
What is a Candy Cane
George promises to give his wife Mary the Moon in this holiday classic.
What is It's A Wonderful Life
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls, blending indigenous and Catholic traditions.
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings.
What is an Orange
This country hosts the “Santa Claus Village,” located on the Arctic Circle, where visitors can meet Santa and his reindeer.
What is Finland
This holiday dessert, often soaked in spirits and wrapped in cloth, has origins dating back to ancient Rome, where it was made with pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins.
What is Fruitcake
Dukesberry is the setting of this Adam Sandler holiday movie.
What is 8 Crazy Nights
This Hindu festival, celebrated primarily in the spring, is known as the Festival of Colors and involves throwing colored powders and water to celebrate the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
What is Holi
These crispy potato pancakes are a traditional Hanukkah dish, often served with applesauce or sour cream.
What is a Latke
This city is home to the famous Christkindlesmarkt, one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world, held annually since the 16th century.
What is Nuremberg
This bird, featured in the title of a classic 1958 novel by John Knowles, symbolizes peace and innocence amidst the backdrop of World War II.
What is a Partridge
During the making of this Christmas classic, the lead actor underwent CIA training to learn how to withstand torture.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This German festival, held annually in Munich, includes traditional Bavarian music, food, and attire.
What is Oktoberfest
This traditional Puerto Rican Christmas drink, similar to eggnog, is made with coconut milk, condensed milk, rum, and spices.
What is Coquito