Holiday Movies
This 1990 film features Kevin McCallister defending his house from burglars.
Home Alone
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is from this Dr. Seuss story
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Many people hang these colorful socks by the fireplace
Stockings
This month marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
December
This cookie, often decorated with icing, is shaped like a person.
Gingerbread Man
In Elf, Buddy works in this mythical location before heading to New York
The North Pole
This singer’s hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” returns to the charts every year
Mariah Carey
People often decorate this type of tree during the Christmas season.
Evergreen / Christmas Tree
People in China celebrate the Winter Solstice with a festival called this
Dongzhi Festival
This warm winter drink is made with milk or cream and often topped with whipped cream.
Hot Chocolate
In The Polar Express, the magical train is headed to this destination
The North Pole
“Feliz Navidad” is sung in English and this language.
Spanish
This holiday celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah
In Sweden, people celebrate Saint Lucia Day by wearing these on their heads.
Candle Crowns
Latkes, eaten during Hanukkah, are made from this ingredient.
Potatoes
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch’s dog and sidekick is named this
Max
The song “Carol of the Bells” is known for this distinct musical pattern.
A repeating 4 note motif
The traditional Kwanzaa candle holder is called this.
Kinara
This Nordic country is famous for the traditional Yule Goat.
Sweden
This holiday dessert is famous for looking like a log.
Yule log cake / Bûche de Noël
his 1946 Christmas classic features the character George Bailey and the angel Clarence.
Its A Wonderful Life
This classic holiday ballet includes the pieces “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
The Nutcracker
In Japan, many families eat this fast-food meal on Christmas Eve.
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
The tradition of lighting Advent candles began in this European country.
Germany
Panettone, a sweet holiday bread with fruit, originated in this country.
Italy