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