Christmas Traditions
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In the U.S., stockings are traditionally hung by this place in the home.
What is the fireplace?
Buddy the Elf travels to New York City in this 2003 holiday comedy.
What is Elf?
Bing Crosby’s best-selling single of all time is this holiday song
What is White Christmas?
This warm drink, often topped with marshmallows, is a holiday favorite.
What is hot chocolate?
This red-nosed reindeer helped guide Santa’s sleigh.
Who is Rudolph?
In Germany, children leave shoes out on December 5th to be filled by this saint.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This 1946 film features George Bailey and Clarence the angel.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit is now a modern Christmas classic.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
In Britain, this dessert is traditionally lit on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
This green character tried to steal Christmas from Whoville.
Who is the Grinch?
In Iceland, children are visited by 13 mischievous figures known as these.
Who are the Yule Lads?
In Home Alone, the McCallisters travel to this city, leaving Kevin behind.
What is Paris?
“Feliz Navidad” was written and performed by this Puerto Rican singer
Who is José Feliciano?
Eggnog is often made with this type of alcohol in adult versions.
What is rum?
Frosty the Snowman came to life when this was placed on his head.
What is a magic hat?
In Mexico, this nine-night celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What is Las Posadas?
This 1983 film features Ralphie, who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun.
What is A Christmas Story?
This carol begins with the line, “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen.”
What is Good King Wenceslas?
In Italy, this sweet bread loaf is a Christmas staple.
What is Panettone?
In The Nutcracker, Clara receives this toy that comes to life.
What is the Nutcracker?
In Catalonia, families celebrate with a log that “poops” presents, called this.
What is Tió de Nadal?
This 1947 film, remade in 1994, centers on Kris Kringle in a department store.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
: The song “Carol of the Bells” originated in this Eastern European country
What is Ukraine?
In Sweden, this spiced mulled wine is served during Christmas.
What is glögg?
This figure from English folklore is said to personify Christmas itself.
Who is Father Christmas?