Traditions
What plant is often used as a decoration during the holidays and is said to bring good luck?
Mistletoe
Which popular holiday movie features a boy named Kevin who is accidentally left home alone during the holidays?
Home Alone
What traditional holiday beverage is made from beaten eggs, sugar, milk, and spirits?
Eggnog
What is the French name for Christmas?
Noel
In the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his unique feature?
They wouldn't let him play in any reindeer games
What day of celebration dedicated to St. Nicholas who inspired Santa Claus? Some traditions include children leaving boots outside of the front door to receive cookies, candies and gifts.
December 6
In the classic holiday film "A Christmas Carol", who is the miserly main character visited by three ghosts (full name)?
Ebenezer Scrooge
In the 19th Century, which fruit was traditionally put in Christmas stockings?
Oranges
In the Hindu festival of Diwali, people light lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. What are these lamps called?
Diyas
What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?
O Tannenbaum
In which country (or continent) is it a tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for children to find?
Germany (Europe)
What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The Griswolds
In which country is it tradition to celebrate Christmas with a feast called "KFC Christmas"?
Japan
The festival of Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of oil in the Jewish tradition. What is the special candelabrum lit during this festival called?
Menorah
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers piping
What’s the most popular type of Christmas tree?
Fraser fir
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
Which meal, made up of leftover vegetables, is traditionally served the day after Christmas?
Bubble and Squeak
The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?
World War I
How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?"
Eight (no Rudolph!)
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins
Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”
Jimmy Stewart
Traditionally the Christmas pudding should be stirred which way?
East to West
Kwanzaa is a celebration that honours African heritage. How many days does Kwanzaa typically last?
7 days
Who recorded the 1984 holiday hit "Last Christmas" with the band Wham?
George Michael