Christmas Movies
This 1990 movie stars a young boy who is left behind while his family travels for Christmas.
Home Alone
This type of plant is hung above doorways for a Christmas kiss.
Mistletoe
This song repeats the gifts given over the course of 12 days.
The Twelve Days of Christmas.
This sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd's staff and is red and white.
Candy cane
This country’s Santa Claus is called “Père Noël.”
France
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, this actor plays the live-action version of the Grinch.
Jim Carrey
This European character fills children's shoes with candy on December 6th.
Saint Nicholas
This song starts with "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh."
Jingle Bells
This English dessert is traditionally lit on fire before being served.
Christmas pudding
In this country, Christmas celebrations include KFC dinners.
Japan
This movie is about a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole.
The Polar Express
In Sweden, this animal is a symbol of Christmas, often made of straw.
Yule Goat
This Mariah Carey song is one of the most popular modern Christmas tunes.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
This spiced beverage is often served warm during Christmas.
Mulled wine
This country celebrates “Las Posadas,” a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
Mexico
This black-and-white Christmas classic features a man learning how much his life matters.
Wonderful Life
This tradition involves going door-to-door singing Christmas songs.
Caroling
This upbeat holiday song was famously performed by Brenda Lee in 1958.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
In Italy, this fluffy, sweet bread is a holiday favorite.
Panettone
This country is home to the original Saint Nicholas.
Turkey
In Elf, this is the name of Buddy's biological father.
Walter Hobbs
This country celebrates Nochebuena, a large family feast on Christmas Eve.
Spain
This song asks Santa to "slip a sable under the tree."
Santa baby
This German holiday treat is a fruitcake covered in powdered sugar.
Stollen
This country has a tradition of a Christmas witch named La Befana.
Italy