Round 1
Santa, KFC and Kevin
Three quick questions about where some famous Christmas customs and film plots come from.
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Holiday Traditions Unwrapped
Three easy Christmas trivia questions on Santa's origins, KFC dinners in Japan and the film Home Alone, followed by a poll and a word cloud about favourite holiday activities and dream destinations.
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The rounds
Round 2
Over to you
A poll and a word cloud for the group; there are no right answers.
- Poll
- Word cloud
All questions and answers
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Round 1: Santa, KFC and Kevin3 questions
Question 1 · Pick answer
Which country’s traditional Christmas dinner includes KFC?
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Answer:
Japan
Fun fact: KFC's 'Kentucky for Christmas' campaign went nationwide in 1974, and holiday sales now make up about a third of KFC's business in Japan.
Question 2 · Pick answer
Which historical figure inspired the modern image of Santa Claus?
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Answer:
Saint Nicholas
Fun fact: The name 'Santa Claus' comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, and Clement Clarke Moore's 1822 poem helped popularise the idea of Santa arriving by chimney.
Question 3 · Pick answer
In the movie Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling to for Christmas when they leave Kevin behind?
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Answer:
Paris
Fun fact: Released in 1990, the film sees Kevin's mum Kate make her way home to Chicago with a travelling polka band led by Gus Polinski.
Round 2: Over to you2 questions
Question 4 · Poll · no right answer
What’s your favourite holiday activity?
Question 5 · Word cloud · no right answer
If you could celebrate the holidays anywhere in the world, where would it be?
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