Winter Holidays
The day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, and Australia.
What is Boxing Day?
Originating in England, this Christmas dessert is a rich, fruity cake often soaked in alcohol.
What is Christmas Pudding?
This symbol of hospitality and goodwill is often hung on Christmas?
What is Mistletoe?
In the song "Jingle Bells," what type of sleigh is mentioned as the preferred mode of transportation for a joyous ride?
What is a one-horse open sleigh?
The modern Christmas tree custom is believed to have originated in which European country in the 16th century?
What is Germany
In the USA, the start of the Holiday season begins with this Holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
This sweet, creamy, yellow alcoholic drink consists of several dairy products and is drunk hot or cold.
What is Egg Nog?
In many households, it's a tradition to hang these decorative items on the mantel or staircase during Christmas.
What are stockings?
In the song "Silent Night," what heavenly beings are said to watch over the scene of the birth of Jesus?
What are Angels?
This environmentally friendly practice involves turning used Christmas trees into mulch or compost after the holiday season.
What is recycling?
This quintessential holiday season dessert is made with an orange-colored spiced filling in a pie crust, usually served with whipped cream.
What is pumpkin pie?
This seasoned mixture of bread or cornbread, herbs, and other ingredients are cooked inside the turkey or as a separate dish.
What is stuffing?
This word comes from the word “writhen” that was an old English word meaning “to writhe” or “to twist" and it is hung on doors during Christmas.
What is a wreath?
In the song "Last Christmas" by Wham!, what does the narrator give someone special on Christmas?
What is his heart?
This 16th century historical figure is said to have decorated the first Christmas tree with candles and roses in Strasbourg, France.
Who is Martin Luther?
Made at the new year, these are firm decisions to do or not to do something.
What are New Year's Resolutions?
Another popular holiday dessert, features a rich filling made with the only nut born and raised in the Americas, sugar, and corn syrup in a pie crust.
What is pecan pie?
This classic holiday candy is made from sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint flavoring, often shaped like a walking stick.
What is a candy cane?
In her 1994 hit, what does Miryah Carrey want for Christmas?
What is 'you'?
In which city does the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree take place?
What is New York City?
This astronomical event marks the official beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is Winter Solstice?
This roasted main dish is most associated with the holidays in the USA.
What is roasted turkey?
These postal greetings account for an anual revenue of 20 billion US dollars worldwide.
What are Christmas cards?
These are sung during the Christmas season.
What are Christmas Carols?
This term is used for the small trinkets and baubles that are often hung on a Christmas tree.
What are ornaments?