Jingle Tunes
This upbeat Christmas song, sung by artists like José Feliciano, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé and Thalía, blends both English and Spanish to wish listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
This 1990 film follows a young boy who defends his home from burglars while his family is away for Christmas.
What is "Home Alone?"
This traditional Mexican dessert is made from fried dough, soaked in syrup, and often served during the Christmas season.
What is "Buñuelos?"
In this country, Christmas celebrations include a special feast called "Nochebuena," which takes place on Christmas Eve and includes traditional dishes like tamales and bacalao.
What is Mexico?
Known for his album "Navidades", which includes a mix of traditional Christmas songs translated to Spanish, this artist is one of the most beloved Latin singers during Christmas time.
Who is Luis Miguel?
This song, famously sung by Mariah Carey, asks for a "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year."
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
This 2000 film features a mischievous green creature who tries to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville.
What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"
On this day, celebrated on December 28th, Mexicans often prank each other, similar to April Fool’s Day in other countries.
What is "El Día de los Santos Inocentes?"
In this country, Santa Claus is known as "Father Christmas," and Christmas lunch is traditionally a roast goose, followed by Christmas pudding.
What is the United Kingdom?
In popular American traditions, this magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is the Elf on a Shelf?
This classic holiday song tells the story of a reindeer with a glowing nose who guides Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?"
This animated film features a magical train ride to the North Pole and is based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.
What is "The Polar Express?"
This is the name of the festive Christmas punch made with fruits like guava, apple, and cinnamon, served hot to keep people warm during the holiday season.
What is "Ponche Navideño?"
In this country, children wait for "La Befana," a friendly witch who delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th.
What is Italy?
You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this, the largest U.S. state.
What is Alaska?
This popular holiday song expresses joy about snowy weather, even though the temperature is cold outside.
What is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"?
This heartwarming Mexican film from 2015 focuses on a family’s Christmas Eve celebrations and the coming together of family members with differing personalities.
What is "Nochebuena"?
This Mexican Christmas tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, culminating in a celebration with food, piñatas, and songs.
What is "La Posada?"
In this country, Christmas is celebrated with a special "KFC" dinner, as well as "Illumination" festivals in cities, featuring massive light displays.
What is Japan?
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
This song, popularized by Brenda Lee, is often played at holiday parties and features the line, "Have a happy holiday, everyone’s dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way."
What is "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree?"
This Mexican 1999 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" sets the familiar story in a contemporary Mexican environment.
What is "Cuento de Navidad"?
This traditional Mexican "eggnoggy" Christmas drink, made from sugarcane, cinnamon, and fruit, is often enjoyed during the holiday season.
What is "Rompope?"
In this Scandinavian country, Christmas is celebrated with a "Julbord," a festive buffet, and the tradition of the "Yule Goat," which is often made out of straw.
What is Sweden?
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who is Krampus?