Christmas Traditions
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
Which drink advertisement in the US is connected with Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola Christmas campaign
This famous song starts with a snowman brought to life by a magical hat.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
The Grinch’s heart grows by this many sizes at the end.
What is three sizes?
This drink and snack is typically left out for Santa Claus
Milk and cookies
These sweet cookies, shaped like people, owe their flavor to molasses and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon.
What are gingerbread cookies (or gingerbread men)
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
This Spanish‑language Christmas song translates to “Merry Christmas.”
What is “Feliz Navidad”?
Buddy from "Elf" believes the four main food groups are these.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
What do you call the "Christmas" drink made from milk, sugar, and eggs?
Eggnog
This bird is traditionally eaten at Christmas
What is a Turkey
In Japan, a major Christmas tradition involves ordering a holiday meal from this American fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
This song tells the story of a glowing‑nosed animal who guides Santa’s sleigh.
Who is Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer?
What is the animal that Kevin’s brother Buzz from Home Alone owns.
What is a tarantula?
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
This warm drink made from apple cider is simmered with cinnamon and cloves.
What is hot spiced cider?
In Mexico, children celebrate “Las Posadas,” a reenactment of the journey of this holy couple.
Who are Mary and Joseph?
This carol describes a quiet, peaceful evening in Bethlehem.
What is “Silent Night”?
Buddy, from "Elf", works at this department store during Christmas.
What is Gimbels?
WHAT IS THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER IN A POT THAT IS POPULAR IN MANY HOUSEHOLDS?
POINSETTIA
Which spice gives eggnog its classic sprinkled-on-top aroma?
What is Nutmeg
What is the season of Christmas in Australia?
What is summer
This song is about a magical hat that causes everyone to “dance and prance” around a Christmas tree.
What is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
What is the name of the mountain where the Grinch lives?
What is Mount Crumpit?
Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas cards
What is the traditional English Christmas dessert?
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Who brings presents in the Czech Republic?
Baby Jesus
In the song 12 days of Christmas, The 8th day features people performing this farm‑related activity.
What is milking (maids‑a‑milking)?
The villainous burglars in Home Alone are known by this name.
Who are The Wet Bandits?