Global Holiday Traditions
In Japan, what fast-food meal is a Christmas Eve tradition?
KFC
What survival technique involves lowering metabolism and body temperature?
Hibernation
In Home Alone 2, which city does Kevin end up in?
NYC
What plant do people kiss under?
Mistletoe
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and ice rink are located in this U.S. city known for iconic holiday displays.
New York City
What country celebrates St. Nicholas Day with shoes left outside for candy?
The Netherlands
Which bird survives winter by storing seeds in thousands of hiding spots?
The chickadee
What holiday film features a boy whose tongue gets stuck to a frozen pole?
A Christmas Story
This major U.S. city has a tradition of a Christmas tree gifted annually by Nova Scotia.
Boston
This city in Eastern Canada transforms into a winter wonderland during its famous Winter Carnival, complete with an ice palace.
Quebec City
According to tradition, Santa gives this to children on the “naughty list,” placing it in their stocking as a warning.
Coal
What is the process called when your body reduces blood flow to extremities to stay warm?
Vasoconstriction
In Love Actually, which instrument does the school band use to disrupt the Christmas play, surprising the crowd?
Drums
What fruit is traditionally placed in stockings?
Orange
The world’s largest New Year’s fireworks celebration takes place over a Harbour in this country.
Australia
What holiday marks the end of the Christmas season in many Latin countries?
Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes)
What survival shelter made from snow can maintain a surprisingly warm internal temperature?
An igloo
In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition began in this decade.
1930s
Tivoli Gardens, a famous amusement park transformed with millions of holiday lights, is located in this Danish city.
Copenhagen
Which Indian state, home to a large Christian population, is known for elaborate Christmas star lanterns and street lights?
Goa
What type of cloud produces snow?
Nimbostratus
In Christmas Vacation, what creature jumps out of the Christmas tree and terrifies the family?
A squirrel
What holiday decoration was once made from real silver?
Tinsel
Every year, the country of Norway sends a giant Christmas tree to this city as a symbol of friendship and gratitude.
London