American Christmas
Culture
Culture
What do children hang by the fireplace to be filled with candies from Santa?
Stockings
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
Candy cane
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
A round decoration that you can hang on a door at Christmas
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas Cards
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the name of the chief reindeer?
Rudolph
This is what naughty kids get in their stocking.
coal
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
This snack is typically left out for Santa Claus.
Milk and Cookies
During Christmas, what season is it in Australia?
Summer
What was Frosty the Snowman’s pipe made from?
A Corncob
What is the name of the songs people traditionally sing at Christmas?
Carols
What did the Wise Men present to baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Families build and decorate these using kits or from scratch.
Gingerbread Houses
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
Boxing Day
Which band sings the song Last Christmas?
Wham
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss someone
Who was the relative of Mary who also experienced a miraculous pregnancy around the same time?
Elizabeth
Which soft drink advertisement is connected with Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
What is the traditional English Christmas dessert?
Christmas Pudding
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
An item that is decorated indoors with lights, ornaments, and a star/angel on top.
Christmas Trees
To which country did Mary and Joseph flee to protect baby Jesus?
Egypt
What is the Christmas flower in a pot that is popular in many households?
Poinsettia
What do you call the Christmas drink made from milk, sugar, and eggs served in the UK and North America?
Eggnog
What actor plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
Will Ferrell
What do you call promises that people make on New Year's Eve?
New Year's Resolutions
Which Gospels in the New Testament do not include the story of Jesus’ birth?
Mark and John