American Christmas Traditions
What beverage (drink) and food is traditionally left out for Santa Claus by American children on Christmas Eve?
Milk and Cookies
Rudolph is Santa's most famous reindeer. What is the name of one other reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
What item does Santa normally fill with presents?
socks (stockings)
What U.S. state is known for its tradition of a "surfing Santa" event during Christmas?
California
Reindeer.
What flying animals pull Santa's sleigh?
On what date is Christmas Day celebrated in America?
December 25th.
Which song begins with "I'm dreaming of a ..."?
White Christmas.
How do you call the little lights that are put up on Christmas? (They are named after a magical creature that can fly.)
fairy lights
What is Santa Clause, Indiana?
A city in the state Indiana (you can find streets with names like "Candy Cane Lane" and "Mistletoe Drive").
This song, originally written for Thanksgiving, is commonly sung while riding in a certain type of open sleigh. Little metalic things on the sleigh make a musical sound.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
Which Christmas treat is made from rolled dough, cinnamon, and frosting, commonly enjoyed on Christmas morning? (It is also popular in Norway and Sweden.)
Cinnamon rolls.
What movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express.
What is candy cane?
striped candy that is often hung on Christmas trees
Which big brand is said to be the inventor of Santa Clause?
CocaCola
This animated movie, based on a Dr. Seuss book, features a grumpy creature intent on stealing Christmas from a nearby town.
What is "The Grinch" / "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
What pie, typically orange in color, is often served at Christmas in America?
Pumpkin pie.
In which city does Kevin get lost on his second Christmas alone?
New York
What is the name of the ginger-flavored cookies often decorated with icing, popular at Christmas?
Gingerbread cookies.
In which U.S. state is there a town named "North Pole" where it's Christmas year-round?
Alaska
This movie features a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on a Christmas vacation.
What happens in "Home Alone"?
What is the name of the famous Christmas tree located in New York City during the holiday season?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
What is the common name for the snowman character associated with Christmas?
Frosty.
What decorative object, made of greenery and often shaped in a circle, symbolizes eternal life and is hung during Christmas?
A wreath.
What ornament is traditionally hidden in the Christmas tree, with the finder often receiving a reward or good fortune for the next year?
The Christmas pickle.
It's the popular plant known for causing people to kiss underneath it during the Christmas season.
What is mistletoe?