Christmas Around The World

2. In _, Christmas dinner cannot begin until the first star appears in the sky.
4. Hiding brooms to ward off witches and evil spirits on Christmas Eve is a common tradition in _?
6. Like Halloween's "Trick-or-Treat", Lebanese children say _ _ to request a special gift on Christmas Day.
7. Rallied by the ad campaign "Kentucky for Christmas", Japan eats what popular American fast-food for Christmas?
9. The ‘X’ in Xmas is a Greek abbreviation for _?
10. What Country broke the world record for the largest Santa surf lesson?
13. In the Philippines, one of the most iconic decorations for the holiday season is a parol, or a _ _.
15. The first Christmas film, _ _ dates all the way back to 1898.
16. _ used to be considered essential for the afterlife in Egypt.
17. In Sweden, instead of his sleigh to help deliver presents, Santa rides a _ _.

1. Iceland has 13 _ , with names like Spoon Licker, Door sniffer and Meat Hook, who bring gifts one by one starting Dec 12.
3. Spain stays close to the tv/radio on Dec 22 to watch for El Gordo, a Christmas _.
5. In Iceland the _ _ is meant to scare kids into good behavior.
8. Austria has a devil-like creature called _ to punish naughty kids on Christmas.
10. In what country is deep-fried caterpillars of Emperor Moths considered a Christmas delicacy, South _?
11. On Jan 6th, the women of Ireland observe a day of rest after all the holiday bustle, called Women's _ _.
12. What common Christmas decoration was inspired by apples to symbolize the Garden of Eden?
14. What popular Christmas song was actually intended for Thanksgiving, written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857?
15. Ukrainian families celebrate by decorating their tree with a _ _ to bring good fortune.
18. Instead of stockings, what Country fills shoes that are left out on Dec 5th with nuts, sweets, & gifts from Saint Nicholas?