Christmas in NA
How does Santa get into people's houses?
Through the chimney.
The Christmas tree that's placed at the Trafalgar Square in London every year is gifted by which country?
Hint: It is a Scandinavian country
Norway
What is the traditional meat dish eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey!
What do people usually drink on New Year's Eve?
Champagne
Do Americans celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
No
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
(in the first movie)
Paris.
When is Boxing Day?
Dec. 26
Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving? (two groups of people)
Native Americans and Pilgrims
Where is the New Year's Eve ball drop celebration held in the US?
Times Square, NYC
What day is the "shortest" day of the year?
Dec. 21 or 22
There is a drink in the US, Canada, and Britain made of eggs, cream, spices, and usually some sort of alcohol. What is it called?
Eggnog
The tradition of eating KFC for a Christmas dinner is popular in which country?
KFC= Kentucky Fried Chicken
Hint: This country is in Asia, very strong American influence here
Japan
Which department store in NYC has a parade on Thanksgiving?
Macy's
Which college sport plays one of its largest games on New Year's Day?
(The Rose Bowl)
Football- the Rose Bowl
Are the Hanukkah candles lit from right to left or left to right?
right to left
What do naughty kids receive from Santa?
Coal.
Where are you if someone wishes you “Mele Kalikimaka”? (Merry Christmas)
Hint-- there is a famous song.
Hawaii
What day is Thanksgiving on every year?
Fourth Thursday of November.
When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop?
(Be within 20 years for points)
1907
Which group of people celebrates Kwanzaa?
African descendants.
(mainly in the US, but not exclusively)
Name 3 of Santa's reindeer. There are nine total.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
What is mistletoe and what is the tradition surrounding it?
Hint: You would find it in someone's house hanging in a doorway.
Mistletoe is a plant.
If you get caught "under the mistletoe" with someone, you are supposed to kiss them.
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the song that is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve, and sometimes also Christmas?
Hint: It is a song about old friends and the times you've spent together.
Auld Lang Syne
This holiday originally was a day where upper class people gave presents to their employees.
Boxing Day