History & Traditions
This German-born Christmas tradition involves a decorated evergreen brought indoors during the holiday season.
What is a Christmas Tree?
The song "Last Christmas" was originally released by this British pop duo.
Who is Wham!?
In this movie, the main character gets a jingle bell for Christmas.
What is the polar express?
Who is Santa's wife? (think carefully)
Mrs. Claus
In America, people celebrate Christmas on what day?
December 25th
This tradition involves hiding a small green pickle ornament in a Christmas tree.
This song warns listeners about "scarlet ribbons" and "branches green."
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear."
This actor plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action film directed by Ron Howard.
Who is Jim Carrey?
Where does Santa live?
The Christmas tree skirt was invented in this continent.
Europe.
This evergreen plant with red berries is commonly used in Christmas decorations and symbolizes protection and good cheer.
What is holly?
What was the first song the tabernacle choir performed?
The First Noel.
In Elf, Buddy travels to New York City searching for his father, who works in what building?
What is the Empire State Building
What color does Santa wear in France?
Red
In Spain, children often receive gifts on January 6 from these three figures rather than Santa Claus.
Who are the Three Kings? (Los Reyes Magos)
This period of four Sundays before Christmas is observed in many Christian traditions as a time of preparation.
What is Advent?
This 1943 Christmas song, performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, encourages people to decorate and celebrate together during wartime.
What is Jingle Bells (Bing Crosby version)?
In Home Alone, Kevin uses this movie playing on the TV to scare off the burglars.
What is Angles with Filthy Souls
This reindeer's name means "thunder" in German.
Donner
In Italy, children are said to receive gifts from this kind old witch on January 6th.
Who is La Befana?
In the 17th century, celebrating Christmas was illegal in this American colony, with fines imposed on those who did.
What is Massachusetts?
This song, originally written in 1944 by Johnny Marks, tells the story of a reindeer who is “misunderstood.”
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
In the movie Santa Claus, what did Charlie's stepdad want for Christmas when he was 3 but didn't get?
What is a Wienermobile whistle?
This Coca-Cola illustrator popularized the modern red-suited image of Santa Claus in the 1930s.
Who is Haddon Sundblom?
The 24th of December is more celebrated than the 25th in what specific Country?
Mexico