Christmas Traditions
This Italian figure delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th, riding a broomstick.
Who is the La Befana?
This popular song by Mariah Carey, released in 1994, has become a holiday favorite with the line "I just want you for my own."
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
This animated movie tells the story of a young boy who travels to the North Pole aboard a magical train.
What is the Polar Express?
This traditional holiday treat, often shaped like a cane and flavored with peppermint.
What is a Candy Cane?
This special type of magical reindeer is said to lead the sleigh on foggy Christmas Eve nights.
Who is Rudolph?
In Germany, children leave these out on December 5th for St. Nicholas to fill with goodies.
What are shoes or boots?
This carol, sung by children in many countries, is about the joy of the holiday season and includes the famous line, "Good tidings we bring to you and your kin."
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This 1983 holiday film features a young boy who receives a mysterious red rider BB gun as a gift
What is the Christmas Story?
This sweet, spiced bread is often decorated with icing and shaped into various Christmas-themed figures.
What is Gingerbread Cookies?
A tradition in Santa's workshop, this magical tool is said to be used by Santa to instantly know if children have been listening to there parents.
What is the Naughty and Nice List
This Christmas plant is known for its bright red leaves and is often used for decorating.
What is a Poinsettia?
This song features a famous line, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?" and is a holiday classic for its wintry imagery.
What is Jingle Bells?
A human raised in the North Pole sets off to New York City, spreading Christmas cheer along the way.
What is Elf?
This rich, creamy drink, often spiced with nutmeg, is traditionally consumed at Christmas.
What is Egg Nog?
In this Christmas film, this is the phrase that symbolizes belief in Santa Claus, as a bell rings and only those who still believe can hear it.
What is the Polar Express ?
This tradition, dating back to Victorian England, involves pulling an item that snaps to reveal a small trinket and a joke.
What is a Christmas Cracker?
This 1963 holiday song, originally performed by Vince Guaraldi, became iconic after it was featured in the animated special A Charlie Brown Christmas.
What is Christmas Time Is Here?
In this 2003 movie, a father tries to create the perfect Christmas, but things go hilariously wrong during the family celebration.
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
This festive bread is made with sweet dough and often filled with dried fruits and nuts, traditionally served in many European countries during Christmas.
What is Panettone?
According to legend, Santa wears red because of this global company’s 1930s advertisements.
What is Coca Cola?
This ancient winter tradition involves decorating with evergreen plants as a symbol of eternal life, dating back to pagan festivals.
What is decorating with wreaths or garlands?
This carol was written in 1818 and first performed in a small Austrian church on Christmas Eve.
What is Silent Night?
In this 2000 live-action film, a bitter, reclusive creature with a heart "two sizes too small" attempts to sabotage the joyful celebrations of a cheerful village nestled in the mountains.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This popular holiday treat consists of a crust made from crushed cookies and a creamy filling, and topped with whipped cream.
What is Cheesecake?
This now-iconic phrase, closely associated with Santa’s annual journey, was first popularized by a famous poem published in 1823.
What is "Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" (From "The Night Before Christmas")