Types of Hats
Named after a British earl, this flat-crowned, stiff-brimmed hat is popular in equestrian sports.
What is a bowler hat?
In the US, it's an "eggplant," but in the UK, it goes by this name.
What is an aubergine?
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the …”
What is “way”?
This traditional British Christmas pudding, made with 13 ingredients to represent Christ and the 12 apostles, is also known as "plum pudding" despite containing no plums.
What is figgy pudding?
This traditional English Christmas decoration is made of mistletoe, holly, and other evergreens, and is typically hung from a ceiling or doorway
What is a kissing bough?
This formal hat is often associated with snowmen or magicians.
What is a top hat?
In the UK, they store items in the “boot,” but in the US, it’s called this.
What is “trunk”?
“Deck the halls with boughs of …”
What is “holly”?
This Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition involves serving multiple seafood dishes.
What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?
In Brazil, this New Year’s Eve celebration is also associated with the holiday season.
What is “Reveillon”?
This wide-brimmed hat is iconic in Mexican culture.
What is a sombrero?
Americans refer to this part of a building as the "first floor," but in the UK, it's called this.
What is the ground floor?
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is …”
What is “bright”?
This British Christmas beverage is similar to eggnog but made with ale or wine instead of spirits.
What is wassail?
In Colombia, this “Day of Little Candles” marks the beginning of the holiday season
What is “El Día de las Velitas”?
This warm, knitted hat is a favorite during winter holidays.
What is a beanie?
In the US, it's called a "flashlight," but in the UK, it's known as this.
What is a torch?
“Frosty the snowman, was a jolly happy …”
What is “soul”?
This dense, fruit-filled cake is a traditional holiday dessert.
What is fruitcake?
In Mexico, this tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is “Posadas”?
This classic hat style is often worn by detectives or in vintage holiday movies.
What is a fedora?
Brits refer to this punctuation mark as a "full stop," while Americans use this term.
What is a period?
"The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he..
What is "makes"?
This traditional English Christmas filling, originally containing meat but now mainly made with dried fruits and spices, is used in small pies.
What is mincemeat?
In Hawaii, this Christmas figure is often depicted as arriving by outrigger canoe instead of a sleigh and is sometimes called "Kanakaloka"
Who is Santa Claus?