Christmas Traditions
This famous beverage is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is milk?
This movie features a young boy named Kevin who is left home alone while his family goes on vacation.
What is "Home Alone"?
This classic carol includes the lyrics "Fa la la la la, la la la la."
What is "Deck the Halls"?
This red-suited figure, whose origin is based on St. Nicholas, became widely popular in America in the 19th century.
What is Santa Claus?
In 1828, this country introduced the custom of the "Yule log," a large log burned in the fireplace to celebrate Christmas.
What is France?
These treats are often hung on Christmas trees and come in a variety of colors, with red and white being the most common.
What are candy canes?
In this 2000 animated film, a magical train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is "The Polar Express"?
This song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life and "can laugh and play just the same as you and me."
What is "Frosty the Snowman"?
This cake is often served during Christmas and is made of dried fruits and sometimes covered with icing or marzipan.
What is fruitcake?
This Canadian city is home to the world-famous holiday light display at Butchart Gardens, a tradition that started in 1989.
What is Victoria, British Columbia?
The day after Christmas, this is known as Boxing Day in countries like Canada and the UK.
What is December 26th?
Will Ferrell plays a human raised by elves in this 2003 comedy.
What is Elf?
This popular Christmas song features a reindeer who "had a very shiny nose."
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
The tradition of decorating homes with lights at Christmas is believed to have started in this country in the 19th century.
What is Germany?
This custom, which involves giving gifts to children, is named after a bishop who lived in the 4th century and is celebrated on December 6th.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This plant is often hung above doorways during Christmas, and it’s said that you must kiss someone if you stand under it.
What is mistletoe?
This actor voices the Grinch in the 2000 live-action film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Who is Jim Carrey?
This song's lyrics include the line, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know."
What is "White Christmas"?
This holiday decoration, often hung on doors, is a symbol of peace and goodwill and dates back to ancient times.
What is a wreath?
The Christmas holiday was banned in this country between 1647 and 1660 due to its Puritan leadership.
What is England?
In Italy, this Christmas tradition involves a character who fills children’s stockings with gifts, similar to Santa.
What is Befana?
In "A Christmas Story," this character desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
Who is Ralphie?
This song asks the question, "Do you see what I see?"
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
This holiday plant, associated with Christmas, was used by ancient druids for winter solstice celebrations.
What is mistletoe?
This man, often credited with popularizing the image of Santa Claus, was a 19th-century illustrator for Harper’s Weekly.
Who is Thomas Nast?