Christmas Traditions
What red flower is often used to decorate homes at Christmas?
Poinsettia
Finish the line: “We wish you a Merry Christmas and…”
A Happy New Year
Which reindeer has a glowing red nose?
Rudolph
Which famous American soft drink company helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
If someone is “on the naughty list”, how have they behaved?
Badly
What do people put at the very top of a Christmas tree?
a star or angel
What weather is described in the song White Christmas?
Snow
What is the name of the green character who tries to stop Christmas in Dr. Seuss’s story?
The Grinch
What is the most common tree used for Christmas in the USA?
The evergreen tree (such as fir or pine)
What does “to light up like a Christmas tree” mean?
To become very happy or excited
What is the name of the sock-shaped decoration people hang by the fireplace?
Stocking
Which carol starts with: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
In Home Alone, what is the first name of the boy who stays home alone?
Kevin
Which city is home to the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center?
New York City
What does it mean if someone says they’re “like a kid on Christmas morning”?
They are extremely excited and full of anticipation
Under which plant are people supposed to kiss at Christmas?
Mistletoe
How many gold rings are in The Twelve Days of Christmas?
Five
In Elf, what city does Buddy go to find his father?
New York City
What is the most popular Christmas drink in the United States?
Eggnog
What does the phrase “’Tis the season” mean, and when is it used?
It means it’s the time of year for joy, generosity, and Christmas traditions, often used in December
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
Germany
What is the name of the carol with the lyrics “Troll the ancient Yuletide carol”?
Deck the Halls
What is the name of the 1946 Christmas movie about a man who learns the value of his life with the help of an angel?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What U.S. state has a town called “North Pole,” where it’s Christmas all year round?
Alaska
What does “all your Christmases came at once” mean?
Something very lucky or amazing happened