TRADITIONS
This tradition helps people remember important days by marking them one by one in December.
Advent calendar
Santa’s image was influenced by a real historical figure from the 4th century.
Saint Nicholas
Snowflakes form this shape because of how water freezes.
hexagon
This red and white plant is said to bring good luck if you hang it in your home.
Poinsettia
In Mexico, people celebrate Christmas with a festive procession called
Las Posadas
This tradition became popular in Germany and involves decorating an evergreen tree indoors.
Decorating a Christmas tree
This modern image of Santa was strongly shaped by 20th-century advertising.
Coca-Cola advertising
Snow appears white because it reflects most of this
Light
Evergreen trees became Christmas symbols because they represent this idea
Life
In some European countries, like the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, children put these out for Santa or Saint Nicholas to fill with gifts.
Shoes
Under this plant people traditionally kiss during Christmas
Mistletoe
Santa’s reindeer names were first written down in this century.
the 19th century
Wearing layers keeps you warmer because they trap this.
Heat/warm air
Exchanging gifts represents this value more than the gift itself.
Giving/generosity
In Australia, Christmas happens during this season.
Summer
This tradition is meant to encourage kindness and good behavior before Christmas.
The Naughty and Nice list
This quality explains how Santa is believed to visit millions of homes in one night.
Magic
This is the scientific reason your breath is visible in cold weather.
Condensation
Lights on a Christmas tree traditionally symbolize this
Hope/lights in darkness
This food became popular in Japan as a Christmas tradition due to marketing.
KFC fried chicken
This tradition encourages people to leave gifts anonymously.
Secret Santa
The names of Santa’s original reindeer were first written down in an 1823 poem by this author.
Clement Clarke Moore
This is why salt helps melt ice on sidewalks.
It lowers the freezing point
The color green became a Christmas symbol because it represents this idea in nature.
Renewal
In Russia, this holiday character brings gifts to children instead of Santa.
Ded Moroz - Grandfather Frost