Christmas Traditions
This plant is hung in homes, and tradition says you should kiss underneath it
Mistletoe
Animals that help Santa fly his sleigh
The reindeer
A boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation
Home Alone
This carol begins with “Silent night, holy night…”
Silent Night
The town where Jesus was born, according to Christian tradition
Bethlehem
The country where the modern Christmas tree tradition became popular
Germany
The most famous reindeer, known for his shiny red nose
Rudolph
A human raised as an elf travels to New York to find his real father
Elf
Song about a poor boy who plays his drum as a gift
The Little Drummer Boy
Mother of Jesus
Mary
The period that marks the beginning of spiritual preparation for Christmas
Advent
Name Santa Claus is known by in Spanish-speaking countries
Papa Noel
A classic film where a man sees what life would be like if he had never been born
Wonderful Life
Song that repeats “Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.”
Feliz Navidad
One of the gifts brought by the Three Wise Men
Frankincense
This decoration is placed at the top of the Christmas tree to symbolize guidance and hope
The star
Where Santa Claus is said to live
The North Pole
A magical train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve
The Polar Express
The 1994 Christmas hit that became a modern classic
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Roman emperor whose census brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem
Caesar Augustus
Ancient tradition of burning a large log for good luck and prosperity
The Yule log
The 4th-century bishop who inspired the modern figure of Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas of Myra
A movie in which a green character ruins Christmas and then brings it back
The Grinch
A carol about three kings following a guiding star
We Three Kings
The original language of most of the New Testament
Greek