How do you celebrate the holidays? It turns out, there are many, many Christmas traditions around the world. This week, we dive into some of the more interesting and unique ones.
This the first of three holiday-themed episodes to wrap up the year. Stay warm and dive in!
Do you, your friends, and your family have an interesting Christmas Tradition? Share with your fellow listeners in the comments below or send us a Tweet with your festive ideas. One of the most fun things I’ve found over the years is experiencing other peoples’ and cultures traditions.
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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
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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 kicking off the end of the year episodes 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 DorkyGeekyNerdy.com/rules. You can play solo or with a group a friends. Perhaps around a roaring fire with some egg nog.
Without any further ado, let’s start the game.
The Dorky Round
1. In many Christian faiths, particularly Catholicism, what is the season starting four Sundays before Christmas?
2. In Mexico, what is the traditional procession that is performed in the latter half of December?
3. What country gave us the songs O Christmas Tree and Silent Night?
4. What is wassail?
5. Where are you if someone wishes you 'Mele Kalikimaka'?
6. In Austrian tradition, what being captures naughty boys and girls in his sack?
7. The Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in what Canadian city?
8. The city of Riga, Latvia claims to have decorated the first what in 1510?
9. The Twelve Days of Christmas end on what date?
10. People in what country exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading them and eating chocolate?
The Geeky Round
1. Santa Claus goes by what name in France?
2. In the UK, the tradition of opening the Alms box and distributing money to the poor was done on what day?
3. In what country would you find the Grand Market running from 6pm on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning?
4. In India, lanterns shaped like what are strung up between houses?
5. The Giant Lantern Festival is held in San Fernando in what country?
6. In Gavle, Sweden, they build a 13 meter tall what every Advent?
7. In Norway, what do people hide on Christmas Eve?
8. A traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper contains how many courses?
9. Bolivians bring what animal to Christmas Eve mass?
10. What country's version of Santa Claus is Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost
The Nerdy Round
1. In Lithuania, what is celebrated on December 24th?
2. Poinsettias are the national emblem of what nation?
3. In 1974, KFC ran an ad campaign in what country with the slogan 'Kentucky for Christmas'?
4. In Iceland, what is the name for the 13 troll-like characters that come out to play before Christmas?
5. In what country do they ride roller skates to church on Christmas Eve?
6. In Columbia, the Immaculate Conception is celebrated with what?
7. Pope Julius I declared December 25 to be Christmas Day in what year?
8. What are the names of the Three Wise men?
9. Fruitcake originated in what ancient country?
10. Who made Christmas illegal in England from 1647 to 1660?
Episode Conclusion
And that’s our show this week. I hope you had some fun and learned something new. We’ll be back next week for 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.
Love christmas and getting gifts
OK, I learned a lot on that one. Definitely going to be some topics of discussion around the Christmas dinner table. Thanks!
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