Christmas History/Traditions
A Christmas decoration historically made from strands of silver.
What is tinsel?
This item bring Frosty the Snowman to life.
What is a magic hat?
Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.
What is "Elf"?
Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is milk and cookies?
The patron saint of children whose folklore inspired Santa.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is a poinsettia?
This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.
What is “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.
What is three?
These classic Christmas sweets begin as striped loaves before a machine pulls and twists it into thin, hook-shaped treats.
What are candy canes?
This beverage company played an integral role in defining the classic image of Santa Clause during their 1931 advertisement depiction.
What is Coca-Cola?
During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.
What is Rockefeller Center?
In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.
What is eggnog?
In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.
What is a dentist?
One of the key flavors in eggnog is this aromatic spice, often sprinkled on top as a garnish.
What is nutmeg?
The North American name for the wild creatures whose domesticated name is Reindeer.
What are Caribou?
The Pre-Christian winter festival that influenced many Christmas traditions.
What is Yule?
This familiar sleighing song was the first Earth tune played in outer space.
What is Jingle Bells?
The destination the McCallister family plans to visit in "Home Alone".
What is Paris?
The smooth, candy-like hard frosting used to decorate sugar cookies goes by this regal name.
What is royal icing?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
The first state in the U.S to make Christmas an official holiday in 1836?
What is Alabama?
The total number of gifts received in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
What is 364?
The highest grossing Christmas Movie of all time at around $538,000,000.
What is "The Grinch"?
A British Christmas dish that typically has a silver coin (or sixpence) hidden inside.
These Icelandic Brothers visit houses for the 13 days leading up to Christmas with their magical cat.
Who are the Yule Lads? (Jólasveinar)