Holiday Foods
A favorite creamed veggie staple
What is green bean casserole?
Standing under mistletoe could generate this
What is a kiss?
Originally a drink of the wealthy, it was made American with the addition of rum
What is eggnog?
This song is heard when the old year ends and the new year begins
What is Auld Lang Syne?
This blooms at Christmas time and has lush flowers that hang down like lovely ornaments
What is a Christmas cactus?
Originally created straight, in 1670, this was bent to represent a shepherd's staff
What is a candy cane?
Name the 3 ghosts in the movie "A Christmas Carol"
What are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future?
The unfermented juice of this fruit is drank cold, hot or 'hard'
What is cider?
The lyrics to this song begins with "Hang all the mistletoe"
What is This Christmas?
Popular Christmas plant, its flowers are actually leaves and they are sold in a wide variety of colors and patterns
What is a poinsettia?
Harvested in the autumn, this is enjoyed in it's berry form or jellied
What is cranberry sauce?
These peas are often eaten on New Year's Day for the hope of prosperity throughout the year
What are black-eyed peas?
Part of the Aztec culture in 1400 AD, originally used to treat liver and stomach diseases, this delicious dark colored treat comes in spicy, thick and thin varieties
What is hot chocolate?
A popular Spanish Christmas song
What is Feliz Navidad?
Originally seen as a symbol of fertility and banned by the Christian church as a decoration, this is used as décor and not a live plant
What is mistletoe?
First made during the Middle Ages, due to the cost of the fruits and nuts, it's expensive and time consuming to make
What is fruitcake?
In this holiday movie, a young child was forgotten by his family
What is Home Alone?
Originated in the 2nd century, this heated alcoholic drink is associated with good health, warmth and happiness
What is mulled wine?
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave me this
What is "Eight Maids a Milking?"
Tall flower bulb with trumpet-like huge flowers, the red colored variety is typically sold for the holidays
What is an amaryllis?
First known recipe of this spice treat, somtimes shaped into people, is said to be in Greece in 2400 BC
What is gingerbread?
The circular shape of a wreath has what meaning?
What is eternity?
A popular Jewish drink containing Blue Curacao, this beverage celebrates the lighting of this and soothes your senses
What is a Menorah Martini?
This holiday song speaks of a quiet night
What is Silent Night?
Originally thought to represent everlasting life, these bright red berries and pointed leaves are popular at Christmas time
What is holly?