Christmas Basics
Who is PS's Favorite Admin
Charlie Bogh
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
Candy cane
Who sings "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Mariah Carey
These animals are said to pull Santa Claus’s sleigh
Reindeer
This curved peppermint candy is strongly associated with Christmas
Candy cane
This is the traditional name for December 26 in the UK and Commonwealth nations
Boxing Day
This treat is most commonly left out for Santa Claus in the U.S.
Cookies
This British duo released “Last Christmas” in 1984
Wham!
This reindeer is traditionally depicted as guiding the sleigh
Rudolph
This bird is the most traditional Christmas dinner centerpiece in the U.S.
Turkey
This Tchaikovsky ballet is a seasonal staple for orchestras and theaters
The Nutcracker
This act is traditionally expected beneath hanging mistletoe
Kissing
These seasonal songs are often sung door-to-door
Carols
This unwanted item is said to appear in the stockings of misbehaving children
coal
This creamy holiday beverage is made with eggs, milk, and sugar
Eggnog
This red-bracted plant is widely associated with Christmas decor
Poinsettia
This phrase refers to decorating a home with festive greenery
Deck the halls
This Christmas song begins with the line “You better watch out, you better not cry”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
This poem first listed Santa’s reindeer by name
A Visit from St. Nicholas
This steamed British dessert often contains dried fruit and suet
Christmas pudding
This Christian season begins four Sundays before Christmas and marks a period of anticipation
Advent
Christmas in Australia occurs during this meteorological season
Summer
This carol was originally written in German as “Stille Nacht”
Silent Night
This beverage company’s 1930s advertising campaign helped standardize Santa Claus’s red suit, white beard, and jolly appearance in modern culture
Coca-Cola
This spiced apple-based drink is traditionally served warm at Christmas gatherings and often flavored with cinnamon and cloves
Apple Cider
This European country is credited with popularizing the indoor Christmas tree tradition
Germany
These symbolic commitments are traditionally made at the start of a new year
Resolutions
This 19th-century carol was originally written as a poem titled “A Visit from St. Nicholas”
Twas the Night Before Christmas
This Dutch figure is considered a historical precursor to Santa Claus
Sinterklaas
This warm spiced beverage traditionally served during the holidays is often made with red wine, citrus, and cloves
Mulled Wine