Christmas Traditions Around The World Trivia

It's that time of year again. Happy holidays. Everyone, I'm your host, Brian Rollins and this is the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast. We're ramping up the end of the year with some holiday themed episodes. This week, we're diving into Christmas traditions around the world. I have to admit, I learned a lot researching this one and I hope you enjoy it. If you need scoring rules for playing along, check out, Dorky geeky nerdy.com / rules, you can play solo or with a group of friends, perhaps around a roaring fire with some eggnog without any further Ado, let's start the game. The dorky round number one. In many Christian faiths particularly Catholicism. What is the season starting for Sundays Before Christmas? Advent. Number two in Mexico. What is the traditional procession that is performed in the latter half of December. La Posada. Number three. What country gave us the songs. Oh, Christmas tree and Silent Night. Germany. Number four. What is wassel? Hot mulled cider. Number five, where are you? If someone wishes you Mele Kalikimaka. Hawaii. Number 6 in Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack. Krampus. Number 7, the Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in what Canadian city. Toronto. Number 8, the city of Riga Latvia claims to have decorated the first what in 1510? A Christmas tree. Number 9, The 12 Days of Christmas and on what date. January 6 or the Feast of the Epiphany. Number 10 people in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate. Iceland best tradition ever. The geeky round number one, Santa Claus goes by what name in France. Pere Noel. Number two in the UK through tradition of opening, the alms box and distributing money to the poor was done on what day. Boxing day, December 26th. Number 3, in what country would you find the Grand Market running from 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning? Jamaica. Number four in India lanterns shaped, like, what are strung up between houses? The lanterns are shaped like stars. Number 5, the giant Lantern Festival is held in San Fernando in what country. Philippines. Number six, in gavel Sweden. They build a 13 meter tall. What every Advent I kid you not. It's a 13 M tall goat. Number 7 in Norway. What do people hide on Christmas Eve? Their brooms. Number 8, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper contains. How many courses 12 1 for each of the Apostles. Number nine, bolivians bring what animal to Christmas Eve Mass. Roosters. Number 10. What countries version of Santa Claus is dead Moto's or grandfather Frost? Russia. Grab some cider and let's take a short break for the book of the week. This week's book is a Christmas Cornucopia, the hidden stories behind our Yuletide Traditions by Mark Forsyth. This funny little book delves into the meaning behind many of our Traditions from the date of Christmas to the origins of the Advent calendar. It'd make a great last-minute stocking stuffer. You can find a link to this or any past book of the week at dorky geeky nerdy.com. Slash book. Okay, that's enough cider for you time to get back to the show. They're nerdy round. Number one in Lithuania. What is celebrated on? December 24th. Kudos. Number two points, Eddie has are the national emblem of what nation. Madagascar. Number three in 1974 KFC, ran an ad campaign in what country with the slogan Kentucky for Christmas. Japan Fried Chicken is often eaten there on Christmas Day. Number four in Iceland. What is the name for the 13 troll like characters that come out to play before Christmas? The Yule Lads. Number 5 in what country do they ride roller skates to church on Christmas Eve? Venezuela. Number 6 in Colombia. The Immaculate Conception is celebrated with what Dia de los, vallot us or the day of the little candles. Number seven, Pope Julius. The first declared December 25th to be Christmas day in what year. 350 ad. Number 8. What are the names of the three wise men? Balthazar milkier and Gaspar. Number 9 fruitcake originated in what ancient country. Egypt, it was considered essential for the afterlife. Number 10, who made Christmas illegal in England from 1647 to 1660. Oliver, Cromwell the original Grinch. And that's our show for this week. I hope you had some fun and learn something new. We'll be back next week with another holiday episode. Here's your clue, the best way to spread Christmas. Cheer is singing loud for all to hear. I think you'll enjoy the show next week. I'm your host. Brian Rollins, stay warm, and thanks for listening.