Holiday Magic
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure the children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.
What is coal?
It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15?
The other reindeer would not let Rudolph join in any of these activities.
What are reindeer games?
Montana holds the record for the world's largest one of these coming in at 15’’ in diameter.
What is a snowflake?
This piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is his old silk hat?
In Mexico, children break open these hanging paper mâché sculptures to release the gifts inside.
What are pinatas?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
If you leave treats for Santa’s reindeer, then make sure you put out these crunchy orange vegetables.
What are carrots?
This is the term for soft, fluffy snow that falls gently and accumulates easily.
What is powder snow?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are milk and cookies?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
It consists of inexpensive foil now, but this glittery decoration started as strips of real silver.
What is tinsel?
In 1931, this beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.
What is Coca-Cola?
Besides Earth, scientists observed snow falling on this planet in our Solar System.
What is Mars?
Gingerbread houses date back to the 1600s, but the tradition became widespread in Germany after this fairytale story.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This holiday, observed in the UK on the day after Christmas, originated as a way for the rich to give their servants boxes of items to share with their families.
What is Boxing Day?
These two items traditionally appear at the tops of Christmas trees.
What are stars and angels?
Swedish children leave this treat for Santa Claus to drink.
What is coffee?
Maine has the world record for the largest one of these, coming in at 113 feet 7 inches.
What is a Snowman?
This piece of clothing is hung near the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
What are stockings?
A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.
What is Italy?
The use of a Christmas tree, in our homes, comes from this European country.
What is Germany?
These are three of Santa's reindeer's names that begin with the letter "D."
Who is Dancer, Dasher, and Donner?
Walt Disney Films released this animated classic in December of 1937.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?