Christmas Decorations
This colorful decoration is hung along rooftops, trees, and windows during Christmas time in the U.S.
What are Christmas lights?
This reindeer, known for his red nose, helps guide Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Who is Rudolph?
This sweet treat is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, along with a glass of milk.
What are cookies?
This sweet dessert, made with pumpkin or pecans, is a popular choice for Christmas dinner in the U.S.
What is pumpkin pie or pecan pie?
This type of decoration is often hung on a Christmas tree and can be made of glass, wood, or plastic.
What are ornaments?
On Christmas Eve, children in the U.S. often leave these for Santa's reindeer to snack on, alongside cookies and milk for Santa.
What are carrots?
The main dish at Christmas dinner in the U.S., is typically roasted.
What is turkey or ham?
According to Christmas tradition, if a child has been naughty during the year, they might receive this, instead of gifts, from Santa Claus.
What is coal?
This is a common item placed in Christmas stockings, especially for kids.
What are small gifts and candy?
This small helper, often found in homes during the Christmas season, moves around every night to watch children and report back to Santa.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
On this day, Americans celebrate Christmas, exchange gifts, and enjoy a large holiday meal.
What is December 25th (Christmas Day)?
In this 1990 film, a young boy named Kevin is accidentally left behind by his family during Christmas and has to defend his house from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
In the U.S., these hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill with small gifts on Christmas Eve
What are Christmas stockings?
This Mariah Carey song, released in 1994, has become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time.
What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You?"
Everyone is randomly assigned a person in the group, and they receive a surprise gift. The person receiving each gift does not know who it is from.
What is Secret Santa?
This popular Christmas song, sung by Gene Autry, tells the story of a reindeer who is teased for his glowing red nose but eventually saves Christmas.
What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
This famous U.S. location features a giant Christmas tree that is decorated every year and lit up for the public to see.
What is Rockefeller Center in New York City?
it is tradition to open one gift on this night.
What is Christmas Eve?
In the U.S., many people send these to family and friends during the Christmas season, often featuring festive images or family photos.
What are Christmas cards?
Before thanksgiving, the day after thanksgiving, or December first.
When do different people believe Christmas decorations should be put up?