The Nutcracker
The young girl who receives a magical Nutcracker on Christmas Eve.
Who is Clara (or Marie)?
Every December, this small Alaska town lives up to its name by celebrating all things Santa.
What is North Pole, Alaska?
This fish species supports Bristol Bay’s world-famous commercial fishery.
What is sockeye salmon?
Families decorate this evergreen holiday symbol.
What is a Christmas tree?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” was made famous by this artist.
Who is Mariah Carey?
Kevin McCallister is left home alone while his family travels to this destination.
What is Paris?
The Nutcracker battles this villainous creature in Act I.
Who is the Mouse King?
In Anchorage and Fairbanks, residents gather for this colorful annual celebration featuring fireworks and light sculptures.
What is the Holiday Tree Lighting (or Winter Lights Festival)?
This community at the mouth of the Nushagak River is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.”
What is Dillingham?
Children hang these by the fireplace for Santa to fill.
What are stockings?
“White Christmas” was first sung by this crooner.
Who is Bing Crosby?
Buddy the Elf travels to this city to find his father.
What is New York City?
The second act of the ballet takes place in this enchanted setting.
What is the Land of Sweets?
The Alaska National Guard delivers holiday gifts and cheer to rural communities through this long-running tradition.
What is Operation Santa Claus?
Bristol Bay’s Indigenous peoples include the Yup’ik, Alutiiq, and this inland group.
Who are the Dena’ina?
Families build these friendly figures from snow.
What are snowmen?
This song invites you to “Rock Around” something festive.
What is the Christmas tree?
In The Polar Express, the train’s destination is this magical place.
What is the North Pole?
The Sugar Plum Fairy’s solo features this distinctive bell-like instrument.
What is the celesta?
Families across Alaska celebrate this event marking the shortest day of the year and return of the sun.
What is the Winter Solstice?
This Bristol Bay village is known for renewable energy innovation and stewardship of Iliamna Lake.
What is Igiugig?
Groups spread cheer by singing songs door-to-door in this tradition.
What is caroling?
“Jingle Bells” mentions riding in this kind of sleigh.
What is a one-horse open sleigh?
This movie follows the Griswold family’s chaotic holiday celebration.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
The music for The Nutcracker was composed by this Russian composer.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
In coastal Alaska, this Orthodox Christmas tradition features singing, visiting, and sharing food.
What is Slavi?
This value, meaning “the way of being human,” teaches respect and humility.
What is yuuyaraq?
Friends and coworkers exchange gifts anonymously in this game.
What is Secret Santa (or White Elephant)?
“Feliz Navidad” is a bilingual Christmas hit by this Puerto Rican singer.
Who is José Feliciano?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, this angel earns his wings.
Who is Clarence?