Christmas Traditions
Families may enjoy pulling these apart at the dinner table, which contain small gifts, jokes, and paper crowns.
What are Christmas crackers?
This sweet treat is often shaped like a man or decorated with frosting and candy.
What is a gingerbread cookie?
In The Polar Express, most of the characters are voiced by this actor.
Who is Tom Hanks?
This Christmas carol, written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont, was originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh.”
What is “Jingle Bells”?
Finish the lyric: "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul..."
"With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal."
The name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
What is Max?
Snowflakes are made of this substance.
What is water?
This bright, shiny plant with red and green leaves is often used to decorate homes at Christmas.
What is a poinsettia?
In Canada, this bird is often roasted and served with stuffing for Christmas dinner.
What is a Turkey?
In the 1990 movie Home Alone, Kevin McCallister rigs his house with clever traps to stop these intruders.
Who are the Wet Bandits / Harry and Marv?
This popular Christmas hit by Mariah Carey declares that she doesn’t want much for Christmas—just one thing.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Finish the lyric: “Have yourself a merry little Christmas...”
“Let your heart be light, from now on our troubles will be out of sight.”
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” this gift is given on the 7th day.
What is seven swans a-swimming?
This is the year did Mariah Carey release her hit song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
What is 1994?
In Alpine folklore, this horned figure is said to accompany Saint Nicholas and discipline children who have misbehaved during the year.
Who is Krampus?
This warm, spiced drink made with milk, sugar, and eggs is a holiday favourite in the U.S. and Canada.
What is eggnog?
In this 1946 classic, George Bailey learns what life would have been like if he had never been born.
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
José Feliciano released this bilingual Christmas song in 1970, mixing Spanish and English.
What is “Feliz Navidad”?
Finish the lyric: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year...”
“With the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer.”
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this is Scrooge’s first name.
What is Ebenezer?
“Blue Christmas” was famously recorded by this King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The Advent calendar, now popular worldwide, originated in this country in the 19th century.
What is Germany?
In Japan, families often enjoy this fast-food item for Christmas dinner.
What is KFC/fried chicken?
In this 1983 comedy, Chevy Chase’s character struggles to survive a chaotic holiday with his dysfunctional family.
What is “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”?
This 1942 song by Bing Crosby remains the best-selling Christmas single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.
What is “White Christmas”?
Finish the lyric: "I want you to know that I'm never leaving 'Cause I'm Mrs. Snow, 'til death we'll be freezing, yeah..."
"You are my home, my home for all seasons
So come on, let's go!"
In Elf, these are the four main food groups according to Buddy.
What are candy, candy canes, candy corns, syrup?
In 2013, a giant 92-foot-tall Christmas tree made entirely of this was put up in New York City.
What are LEGO bricks?
In many Latin American countries, people burn this large doll at midnight to mark the New Year.
What is “El Año Viejo” or “The Old Year”?
In Italy, this fruit-filled bread with a tall, domed shape is a Christmas classic.
What is panettone?
The 1965 TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features an elf who aspires to this unusual profession.
What is a dentist?
In The Polar Express, this song, performed by Josh Groban, highlights the magical journey to the North Pole.
What is “Believe”?
Finish the lyric: "My heart's on fire and the flame grows higher...So I will weather the storm! What do I care how much it may storm?"
"I've got my love to keep me warm."
This company helped popularize Santa Claus in his modern red-and-white outfit.
What is Coca-Cola?
Some people hide this ornament in the Christmas tree for luck.
What is a Christmas pickle?