Christmas Around the World

In which modern day country was St. Nicholas born?

• United States

• Scotland

• Turkey

• Hungary

In which country did egg nog originate?

• England

• France

• Canada

• Brazil

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

• Switzerland

• Mexico

• United States

• Germany

Eel is a traditional Christmas Eve meal in which country?

• Poland

• Spain

• China

• Italy

Christmas was banned in which country from 1969 to 1998?

• Russia

• North Korea

• Cuba

• Qatar

Christmas trees in the western part of which country are often decorated with artificial spider webs and spider ornaments based on the tale of the Christmas spider?

• Ukraine

• Denmark

• Finland

• Germany

During WWII this country was under communist control and banned Santa Clause creating their own version called "Grandfather Frost"

• Croatia

• Serbia

• Egypt

• India

Instead of just one Santa, this country is visited by 13 "Yule Lads", which are magical beings that come to visit from the mountains leaving little presents for children between December 12 to 24

• Greenland

• Greece

• Spain

• Iceland

In which country is Mummering a tradition where people dress in costumes and masks knocking on people's door disguising their voices, dancing and singing for food and drink?

• Scotland

• Canada

• Australia

• Thailand

Bonus: In which Canadian province is Mummering a strong tradition?

• Nova Scotia

• Alberta

• Ontario

• Newfoundland