Santa Traditions
This jolly man wears a red suit and lives at the North Pole. Who is he?
Santa Claus
This snowman came to life with a hat and a carrot nose in a famous song. Who is he?
Frosty the Snowman
Many people decorate this evergreen tree inside their homes at Christmas. What is it?
Christmas Tree
This song says "Jingle all the way" about a one-horse open vehicle. Name the song (two words).
Jingle Bells
This sweet treat is often stuck on top of a hot cup of cocoa and melts—it's white and puffy. What is it?
Marshmallow
People often leave this sweet treat and a drink for Santa on Christmas Eve. What are they (name both)?
Cookies and Milk
This helper works at the North Pole and helps make toys. What are they called?
Elf
In some countries, people leave shoes or stockings out for a present from a gift-giver. What do children hang by the fireplace for gifts?
Stockings
People sing about a red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa's sleigh. What is the song title (name the reindeer)?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
A common round bread-like treat sometimes left for Santa is called a what?
Cookies
Santa travels in a sleigh pulled by these flying animals. What are they called?
Reindeer
A reindeer with a shiny nose lights the way. What is the reindeer's name?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
In Mexico, people break a colorful decorated ball filled with treats at parties. What is that party game called?
Pinata
This song asks to see "a little bit of snow" and wishes for a certain kind of holiday. What is the holiday described?
White Christmas
What spicy cookie is shaped like a person and often decorated with icing?
Gingerbread Cookies
Santa climbs down this part of a house to deliver presents. What is it?
Chimney
This small green creature tried to steal Christmas in a popular story. Who is he?
The Grinch
In Germany, a special advent calendar helps count days. How many days are there in December before Christmas Day that an advent calendar often counts? (Hint: starts December 1)
24 days
Complete the lyric: "We wish you a ______ Christmas and a happy New Year." (one word)
Merry
People often bake these small sweet squares made from sugar and butter and sometimes decorated for the holidays—what are they?
Sugar Cookies
On his list, Santa checks these to decide who gets presents. What are the two lists called? (Hint: one for good, one for not-so-good)
Naughty and Nice List
This gentle figure brings gifts but is also a saint long ago; some people call him Saint Nicholas. What is his common name?
Santa Claus
Some countries celebrate a day on January 6 about the wise men bringing gifts. What is the name of this day? (two-word answer)
Three Kings Day
Which song asks you to "Deck the halls with boughs of holly"? Name the song.
Deck the Halls
This warm drink is made with milk and chocolate and sometimes topped with marshmallows—name it.