Arkansas (and other areas) holiday quiz time

RICHLAND CENTER, WIS. (WRCO)

1. In which country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC for dinner?
A) Japan
B) Brazil
C) Germany
D) Canada
Comment: Believe it or not, Japan turned KFC into a Christmas tradition thanks to a clever marketing campaign in the 1970s. Who knew fried chicken could be festive?

2. Some Arkansas families place what unusual item under the tree “to confuse Santa”?
A) A garden gnome wearing a Santa hat
B) A rubber chicken
C) A live goldfish in a bowl
D) A traffic cone
Comment:Santa might pause… but at least everyone gets a good laugh before presents!

3. Which country hides a broom on Christmas Eve so witches don’t steal it?
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Iceland
D) Finland
Comment: In Norway, families hide their brooms to protect them from mischievous witches. Better safe than broom-less!

4. In Arkansas, which treat is especially popular during the holiday season at local bakeries and fairs?
A) Pecan pie
B) Gingerbread houses
C) Fruitcake
D) Candy canes
Comment: Arkansas produces plenty of pecans, making this sweet and nutty dessert a local Christmas favorite.5. In which country is it traditional to eat a 7-Fish Feast on Christmas Eve?

A) Mexico
B) Italy
C) Poland
D) Portugal
Comment: Italians celebrate La Vigilia with a seafood feast featuring seven different types of fish. That’s a lot of swimming on your dinner plate!

6.Some Arkansas families hang what unusual item outside their homes to scare away holiday mischief?
A) A broom
B) A stuffed raccoon
C) A tin pan
D) A Santa hat on a stick
Comment: Borrowed from Norwegian tradition—witches beware, brooms are hidden!

7. In Sweden, what traditional food is served as part of the Christmas “Julbord” buffet?
A) Pickled herring
B) Sushi
C) Tacos
D) Dumplings
Comment: Love it or hate it, it’s a staple of Swedish Christmas tables!

8. In some Arkansas towns, what unusual item do residents sometimes put on top of their Christmas trees?

A) Cowboy boots
B) Pickles
C) Inflatable reindeer
D) Miniature tractors
Comment: The “Christmas pickle” may be rare, but finding it is said to bring good luck. Just don’t eat it too soon!

9. In Ukraine, what is traditionally hidden under the Christmas tree to bring good luck?

A) A spider web
B) A small toy horse
C) A coin
D) A candy cane
Comment: Legend says finding a spider web on Christmas morning brings good fortune.

10. In some Arkansas towns, what food is humorously left for Santa besides cookies and milk?

A) Pecan pie slices
B) Fried chicken
C) Pickled okra
D) Cornbread
Comment: Santa probably didn’t see that coming—but hey, it’s Southern hospitality!

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