Winter Sports
Name the sport in which "Body Checking" is allowed.
Ice Hockey
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or a star (accept both answers)
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertisement?
Coca Cola
Which country gets Christmas first?
New Zealand
What is the most celebrated holiday around the world?
New Year
This sport has been contested at every Winter Olympics since 1936.
Alpine Skiing
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave to baby Jesus, according to Christmas history?
Gold, Myrrh and Frankincense
Which country was the first to reach the South Pole?
Norway
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?
Diwali
Name the winter sport that involves two teams of four players and players slide stones on ice
Curling
Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Italy
Where the legend of Santa Claus began? (according to current Geography)
Turkey
Which country does Christmas Island belong to?
What is this holiday famous in Asia which follows the Lunar Calendar?
Chinese New Year
Name the winter sport in which competitors travel on a small sled face first on ice.
Skeleton
Which country has this Giant Lantern Festival tradition held each year on a Saturday before Christmas Eve?
Philippines
What type of animal is herded by the Sami people of Northern Europe?
Reindeer
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
Canada
What is the name of the Zurich Spring festival where a snowman is burned?
Sechseläuten
Name the winter sport in which kicking out would lead to a disqualification.
Speed Skating
What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candies and treats on December 5?
The Netherlands
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison (1880)
Father Christmas is known as Pai Natal in which European country?
Portugal
What holiday gets its name from the pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at the beginning of spring?
Easter