What do they call Santa in French?
Père Noël (or sometimes Papa Noël)
This is Olympia Snowwoman. How tall was she? (in metres, to the nearest whole number)
37 metres (37.211)
Which country celebrates the New Year with the festival of Songkran, involving water fights?
Thailand
Brazil
India
the Philippines
What country is it?
Belgium
the UK
Germany
Portugal
In Norway, people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from stealing them.
True
False
What country is it?
the Netherlands
Austria
Bulgaria
Russia
Elves wear special shoes that have something on the tip (near the toes). What is it?
A bell
What country is it?
Mexico
the US
Jamaica
Cuba
What is the mistletoe tradition?
You should kiss each other. If you don't, it is bad luck.
Erin Lavoie has the record for the most Christmas trees cut in 2 minutes. How many did she cut?
17
27
13
21
How many reindeer drive Santa's sleigh?
7
13
11
9
What country is it?
the Philippines
China
Indonesia
Thailand
If you received all the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many gifts would you get?
364
100
12
180
What is this called in English?
Tinfoil
Twinkle
Tinsel
Twinker
How many Santas gathered in the largest gathering of Santa Clauses?
18112 Santas
The day after Christmas (the 26th) is a special day. What is it called?
Boxing Day
Tell me "Feliz Navidad" in different languages. 5 points for each language.
Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Natal, Frohe Weihnachten...
In this country, people typically decorate boats rather than Christmas trees.
Greece
Croatia
Bulgaria
Hungary
What country is it?
the US
China
Japan
Russia
On New Year's Day, Greeks throw something at the front door for good luck. What is it?
A plate
A tomato
A pomegranate
An orange
What country is it?
Ecuador
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
This country has 13 "Santas" called the Yule Lads. They visit children one-by-one the 13 nights before Christmas Day.
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Iceland
In Finland, it is common to visit the sauna on Christmas Eve.
False
True
What country is it?
Greece
Romania
Russia
Bulgaria
What country is it?
Italy
France
Greece
Portugal
What country is it?
Ireland
Norway
Germany
Ukraine
What snacks do children leave for Santa? (bonus 5 points if you know the snack for the reindeer)
Milk and cookies
In Greece, they eat this cake called Christopsomo. These is something hidden inside. What is it?
A figurine
An olive leaf
A small cross
A coin
What country is it?
the Netherlands
France
Denmark
Norway
What is the traditional Christmas meal in Australia?
Turkey
Pork
Beef
Seafood