Traditions
Every year, this U.S. city lights up a massive Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, attracting millions of visitors.
What is New York City?
This green character from Whoville famously tried to steal Christmas in a classic Dr. Seuss story turned movie.
Who is The Grinch?
This evergreen plant became a symbol of eternal life and is now the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations in homes worldwide.
What is the Christmas tree?
A man raised as an elf at the North Pole travels to New York City to find his father and spread Christmas cheer.
What is Elf?
This star-shaped lantern, often made of bamboo and paper, is a symbol of Filipino Christmas and represents the Star of Bethlehem.
What is a parol?
This famous reindeer, known for his glowing red nose, helped guide Santa’s sleigh through a foggy Christmas Eve in a classic holiday story and movie.
Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This iconic figure, known for his red suit and sleigh, evolved from Saint Nicholas and Dutch traditions before becoming a modern Christmas symbol.
Who is Santa Claus?
Kermit the Frog and friends retell a classic Charles Dickens story in this 1992 musical holiday film.
What is The Muppet Christmas Carol?
In many Southern homes, this plant with bright red berries and green leaves is used for festive decoration.
What is holly?
This magical snowman comes to life when a group of children place a special hat on his head in a beloved holiday classic.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This large wooden log was traditionally burned in the hearth during Christmas in Europe, symbolizing warmth and good fortune for the coming year.
What is the Yule log?
An angel named Clarence shows George Bailey what life would be like if he had never been born in this heartwarming classic.
: What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
Filipinos often attend this series of nine dawn masses leading up to Christmas, believed to bring blessings for answered prayers.
What is Simbang Gabi?
According to Icelandic and Norwegian folklore, this giant feline is said to eat people who don’t receive new clothes before Christmas.
What is the Yule Cat (or Jólakötturinn)
This plant, often hung in doorways during Christmas, was once believed to bring good luck and even ward off evil spirits, but now is for couples looking for a smooch.
What is mistletoe?
After being left behind during a family Christmas trip, a young boy defends his home from burglars using clever traps.
What is Home Alone?