Traditions
In "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," visions of these sweets danced in children's heads.
What are sugarplums?
These were the very first visitors mentioned in the Bible to come and worship the infant Jesus.
Who are the shepherds?
In Elf, Buddy explains that elves have four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and this.
What is Syrup?
Originally written for Thanksgiving, this song about a winter sleigh ride never mentions Christmas at all.
What is "Jingle Bells"?
Often called "milk punch," this thick beverage can be served with or without alcohol and is usually topped with nutmeg.
What is Eggnog
This German tradition uses a wreath with four candles to count down the four Sundays before Christmas.
What is an Advent wreath?
This angel appeared to Mary to announce that she would give birth to the Son of God.
Who is Gabriel?
In the 1964 special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this is what Hermey the Elf wants to be instead of a toymaker.
What is a Dentist?
In "Good King Wenceslas," the king looks out on this specific feast day, celebrated on December 26.
What is the feast of Stephen?
In Japan, a modern tradition involves eating a festive meal from this specific American fast-food chain.
What is KFC?
This classic ballet, performed by the New York City Ballet, takes place on Christmas Eve.
What is The Nutcracker?
Fearing for Jesus’ life after his birth, Mary and Joseph fled to this country to escape King Herod.
What is Egypt?
In the movie Elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his father, who works in this famous building.
What is the Empire State building?
In "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," the narrator says he wouldn't touch the Grinch with a pole of this specific length.
What is 39 and a half feet?
This classic Christmas spice is actually derived from the inner bark of certain tree species.
What is Cinnamon
This ancient pagan tradition involves burning a large log for good fortune, later adopted into Christmas celebrations.
What is the Yule Log?
While the Bible does not specify their number, tradition says there were three of these men based on the number of gifts they brought.
Who are the Magi or the wise men?
This song, famously sung by Bing Crosby, first appeared in the 1942 movie Holiday Inn before getting its own film in 1954.
What is "White Christmas"?
In "Winter Wonderland," this is the name of the snowman the couple pretends is a parson.
Who is Parson Brown?
This traditional French dessert is a sponge cake shaped and decorated to look like a log.
What is a Bûche de Noël (or Yule Log)?
This country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up Christmas trees.
What is Germany
This Old Testament prophet is credited with predicting that a savior would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
George Bailey is ineligible for service in World War II in It's a Wonderful Life because of this physical ailment.
What is he is deaf in one ear?
This 1962 peace plea was written by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker as a response to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
What is "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
In Canada and the UK, this public holiday is celebrated on the day immediately following Christmas.
What is Boxing Day?