Team White- Holiday Traditions Around the World

What country is known for having KFC fried chicken for Christmas dinner?

• China

• Japan

• Canada

• Italy

Originating in _______, Krampus is a horned beast who scares misbehaved children on December 5th each year.

• England

• France

• Austria

• Germany

_________ is a tradition of Scandinavian origin. Between Christmas and New Year's Day, people wearing masks and costumes go door to door, where neighbors receiving them attempt to identify who is under the disguise.

• Julebukking

• Yule

• Festivus

• Krampusnacht

Which country has children put shoes by the window so the Yule Lads can come put gifts in them?

• Finland

• Canada

• Greenland

• Iceland

Norwegians have a pagan belief that evil and unruly witches come out on Christmas Eve.

For this reason, they hide all their ______.

• Spatulas

• Children

• Brooms

• Valuables

Christmas in Mexico is observed from December 12 to January 6, with one additional celebration on February 2. The Nochebuena is native to Mexico and is widely used as a decoration during Christmas time.

What is a Nochebuena?

• allspice

• cranberries

• evergreen

• poinsettia

What country holds the Giant Lantern Festival (Ligligan Parul) in the middle of December?

• Egypt

• El Salvador

• Philippines

• Russia

In earlier times, the Romans used December 25th to celebrate birthday of which god?

• Mithra

• Zeus

• Saturn

• Athena

Diwali is the Hindu Festival of lights.

It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and ________ ."

• self reflection

• mindfulness

• a new season

• knowledge over ignorance

In Britain, it was once a custom for tradesmen to collect "Christmas boxes" of money or presents as thanks for good service throughout the year. Many countries observe _______ the day after Christmas.

• Halloween

• Three Kings Day

• Nicholas Day

• Boxing Day