Christmas traditions (US)
The date Christmas is celebrated.
What is December 25?
The more common name for Kris Kringle?
What is Santa (Clause)?
The person who sings "All I want for Christmas is you".
Who is Mariah Carey?
The stroke of this hour on a clock marks the beginning of a new day and is often celebrated with events like the ball drop on New Year's Eve.
What is midnight?
The American word for trousers.
What are pants?
A snack combination which is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are cookies and milk?
Santa's iconic red clothes come from this famous company's ad campaign
What is Coca Cola?
The name of the Grinch's pet dog.
Who is Max?
These explosive devices are known for their dazzling displays of light and color, often used to celebrate special occasions or events.
What are fireworks?
The British word for apartment.
What is flat?
The plant under which you're expected to kiss.
What is mistletoe?
Including Rudolph, the number of reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh.
What is nine?
(Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph)
The title of the Christmas song by the late Shane McGowan that begins "It was Christmas Eve, babe...".
What is "Fairytale of New York"?
This word is often exclaimed when raising glasses and toasting in celebration, expressing good wishes or encouragement.
What is cheers?
The British word for French fries.
What is chips?
What a naughty child could expect to find in their Christmas stocking.
What is coal?
A circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used as a decorative display on doors during the holiday season.
What is a wreath?
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
What is Paris?
This tradition involves setting personal goals or intentions at the beginning of a new year.
What is a New Year's Resolution?
The British word for a vacuum cleaner.
What is a hoover?
The name of a creamy Christmas beverage.
What is eggnog?
A popular Russian ballet about Christmas.
What is The Nutcracker?
This Los Angeles skyscraper which is the setting of a 1988 film, often debated during the holidays. The film features a New York cop named John McClane who travels to visit his wife and kids for Christmas, but instead ends up battling terrorists. It just so happens to be Lisa's all-time favourite Christmas movie.
What is Nakatomi (Plaza)?
These handheld items emit colorful sparks and are often used for celebration, especially on New Year's, birthdays or Independence Day
What are sparklers?
The British word for cotton candy.
What is candyfloss.