Christmas Culture (Movies, books, Songs)
This famous animated film features a magical train that travels to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas.
What is Thanksgiving?
This holiday food is often made from sugar, butter, flour, and molasses, and is shaped into little men.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This city is famous for its annual New Year's Eve ball drop.
What is New York City?
This plant is associated with kissing during the Christmas season.
What is mistletoe?
This 1946 classic movie revolves around George Bailey and the angel Clarence.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
The Times Square ball drop in New York City has been a tradition since this year.
What is 1907?
This popular Christmas dessert, made from fruitcake, is known for being soaked in brandy or rum.
What is Christmas pudding?
In Colombia, people carry this item around the block at midnight to bring good fortune in the new year.
What is an empty suitcase?
The practice of celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks began in this country during the 7th century.
What is China?
This 1990 film features a young boy named Kevin who defends his home from burglars during Christmas.
What is Home Alone?
In this country, children celebrate Christmas Eve by placing shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts.
What is the Netherlands?
In Japan, it's popular to eat this fast-food item on Christmas, thanks to a successful marketing campaign in the 1970s.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?
This event, often watched on New Year's Day, features large parades, marching bands, and floats in Pasadena, California.
What is the Rose Parade?
In this country, people celebrate the New Year by wearing a special outfit that includes yellow clothing, symbolizing prosperity and success in the coming year.
What is Mexico?
This Christmas song mentions "the snowman" and "the children’s eyes."
What is Frosty the Snowman?
This U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday in 1836.
What is Alabama?
This dessert is a popular Christmas treat, often shaped like a log, and is made from sponge cake and buttercream.
What is a Yule log?
The New Year’s Day parade in London is traditionally held in honor of this British monarch.
Who is Queen Victoria?
This is the most common type of Christmas tree in the United States.
What is a Douglas Fir?
This author wrote A Christmas Carol, featuring Ebenezer Scrooge.
Who is Charles Dickens?
This country is famous for the tradition of the "Christmas Pickle" ornament.
What is Germany?
In this country, people celebrate the New Year by eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, one for each bell chime.
What is Spain?
This U.S. state is famous for its annual "New Year’s Eve Beach Party" where attendees celebrate with fireworks and a midnight dip in the ocean.
What is Hawaii?
This religious figure is credited with starting the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas Day in the 4th century.
Who is Saint Nicholas?