Study

Candy Cane Smackdown

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What animal delivers presents in some parts of Europe instead of Santa’s reindeer
    Goat
    Polar bear
    Dove
    Donkey
  • In parts of Austria, a companion named Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas. What’s his hobby?
    Stealing presents
    Making sure children stay asleep
    Eating peppermint
    Scaring children into being good
  • In Scotland, New Year’s is called Hogmanay. Which weird tradition is actually part of it?
    The first visitor should bring a dead fish
    Wearing kilts backward for good luck
    Eating haggis while jumping off a chair
    Singing to your neighbors with bagpipes made of candy
  • Which country has a tradition of the “Yule Cat,” a giant cat that eats people who don't wear the clothes they get for Christmas?
    Denmark
    Bolivia
    Turkey
    Iceland
  • Which winter holiday tradition actually exists in some parts of the world?
    Wrestling on ice with penguins
    Throwing old furniture out the window on New Year’s
    Dressing up reindeer as Santa’s elves
    Eating spaghetti with snow as seasoning
  • In Japan, it’s a popular tradition to eat what fast food on Christmas?
    KFC fried chicken
    McDonald's Big Mac
    Domino's Pizza
    Panda Express Orange Chicken
  • What food do some people in South Africa eat on Christmas Day?
    Roasted scorpions
    Ostrich eggs
    Fried caterpillars
    Termite cookies
  • Which country celebrates Christmas by hiding brooms from witches?
    Finland
    Norway
    Sweden
    Iceland
  • During New Year’s Eve in Ecuador, people burn large paper dolls called “año viejos” to represent what?
    Sassy children
    The old year and bad memories
    Evil spirits
    Old clothes
  • During Hanukkah, someone once created a giant dreidel over 30 feet tall. What was it made out of?
    Wood
    Chocolate
    Snow
    Legos
  • What fruit is traditionally displayed during Kwanzaa to represent the harvest?
    Mangoes
    Corn
    Avocados
    Bananas
  • What is the traditional food eaten during Lunar New Year that symbolizes wealth?
    Dumplings
    Noodles
    Green beans
    Tofu
  • What is the name of the special candle holder used during Kwanzaa?
    Candelabra
    Menorah
    Kinara
    Wreath
  • What does the word “Hanukkah” mean?
    Peace
    Joy
    Light
    Dedication
  • Which winter holiday celebrates the victory of light over darkness in India?
    Diwali
    Martyr's Day
    Holi
    Lohri
  • During the holidays in Greenland, some people traditionally eat kiviak, which is what?
    Frozen whale blubber
    Fermented seabirds stuffed in a seal skin
    Pickled reindeer
    Dried puffin wings
  • In which country is Boxing Day celebrated on December 26?
    France
    England
    Poland
    Germany
  • What do people in Caracas, Venezuela, often do on Christmas morning?
    Sing carols on rooftops
    Roller-skate to church
    Wear red clown noses
    Jump into fountains
  • In 12 Days of Christmas, what did their true love send to them on the 9th day?
    Geese laying
    Ladies dancing
    Swans swimming
    Calling birds
  • What do people in Denmark throw at their friends’ doors on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
    Bread rolls
    Broken dishes
    Coins
    Old shoes
  • In Spain, what food do people eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
    11 apples
    1 loaf of bread
    8 clementines
    12 grapes
  • What does the word “Kwanzaa” mean in Swahili?
    New beginnings
    Family celebration
    Unity
    First fruits
  • In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees begin in?
    Holland
    Germany
    Italy
    Sweden