Christmas Potpourri
This red‑nosed reindeer is famous for leading Santa’s sleigh through fog.
Rudolph
This song features a jolly man who laughs “like a bowl full of jelly.”
Here Comes Santa Claus
These objects are hung by the fireplace in hopes of a visit from Santa.
stockings
Snow is formed when these freeze together in clouds.
ice crystals
This Canadian province is famous for its “Mummering” tradition, where people dress in disguises and visit homes during the holidays.
Newfoundland and Labrador
This warm beverage, often topped with nutmeg, is a holiday staple made from milk, sugar, and eggs.
Eggnog
This tune describes the fun of riding in a one‑horse open sleigh.
Jingle Bells
This European figure, similar to Santa, leaves shoes filled with treats on December 6.
Saint Nicholas
This term refers to a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
blizzard
Each December, the capital city’s Parliament Hill is lit with thousands of festive lights as part of this annual celebration.
Christmas Lights Across Canada
In A Christmas Carol, this ghost appears to Scrooge first.
Jacob Marley
This song wishes listeners a joyful holiday and a successful upcoming year.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This city’s famous Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center draws huge crowds every year.
New York City
This type of snowball structure is built by stacking and packing snow into a round home‑shaped shelter.
igloo
This Canadian city hosts one of the world’s largest Santa Claus parades, a tradition since 1905.
Toronto
This plant, often hung in doorways, traditionally encourages people to share a kiss.
Mistletoe
Written by Irving Berlin, this classic song imagines a snowy, dreamy holiday—first popularized by Bing Crosby.
White Christmas
This type of calendar counts down the days to Christmas with small surprises behind each door.
Advent calendar
The fear of snow is known by this scientific name.
chionophobia
This Canadian territory celebrates the holiday season with long polar nights, where communities often gather for festivals and feasts during the extended darkness of December
Nunavut
This December holiday marks the start of the 12 days of Christmas in many Christian traditions.
Christmas Day (December 25)
This song tells the tale of a reindeer who becomes a holiday hero despite being mocked for his appearance.
Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer
his German Christmas market tradition includes wooden, spinning decorations powered by rising candle heat.
Christmas pyramids
This rare phenomenon occurs when a layer of warm air above cold ground causes rain to freeze on contact.
freezing rain (or an ice storm)
Each Christmas Eve since 1955, this Canadian‑based defense organization helps children track Santa’s journey around the world.
NORAD