Round 5: Christmas Traditions
Name the country or region for each tradition.
Instructions
1. Sinterklaas does not travel alone. In which country or region does he traditionally arrive with his controversial helper, Zwarte Piet?
2. Christmas decorations get very literal in this part of Europe, featuring a small figurine caught in the act of defecation. Which region and country is this?
3. Forget turkey. In which country is a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken the most popular Christmas dinner?
4. In which country does St Nicholas share the spotlight with a horned demon called Krampus who punishes naughty children?
5. Which country builds a giant straw goat as a Christmas symbol, often with the added suspense of whether it will survive until New Year?
6. In which country are Christmas trees traditionally decorated with spider webs for good luck?
7. Which country marks Christmas by burning household rubbish topped with a devil figure?
8. The modern Christmas tree tradition spread across Europe from which country?
9. Which country popularised eating roast turkey at Christmas, helping make it the global default?
10. In which country do children traditionally leave out shoes rather than stockings for Christmas gifts?